Periodic review of case
Sec. 2. (a) The court shall hold a formal hearing:
(1) every twelve (12) months after:
(A) the date of the original dispositional decree; or
(B) a delinquent child was removed from the child's parent,
guardian, or custodian;
whichever occurs first; or
(2) more often if ordered by the juvenile court.
(b) The court shall determine whether the dispositional decree
should be modified and whether the present placement is in the best
interest of the child. The court, in making the court's determination,
may consider the following:
(1) The services that have been provided or offered to a parent,
guardian, or custodian to facilitate a reunion.
(2) The extent to which the parent, guardian, or custodian has
enhanced the ability to fulfill parental obligations.
(3) The extent to which the parent, guardian, or custodian has
visited the child, including the reasons for infrequent visitation.
(4) The extent to which the parent, guardian, or custodian has
cooperated with the county office of family and children or
probation department.
(5) The child's recovery from any injuries suffered before
removal.
(6) Whether additional services are required for the child or the
child's parent, guardian, or custodian and, if so, the nature of the
services.
(7) The extent to which the child has been rehabilitated.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.
Last modified: May 24, 2006