Sec. 1. (a) The juvenile court may appoint a guardian ad litem or a court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child at any time. (b) The juvenile court may appoint an early intervention advocate for a child who is participating in a preventative program for at-risk children that has been established by the […]
Sec. 10. Except for gross misconduct, if: (1) a guardian ad litem; (2) a court appointed special advocate; (3) an employee of a county guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate program; (4) a volunteer for a county guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate program; (5) an early intervention advocate; or (6) […]
Sec. 10.5. (a) As used in this section, “court appointed special advocate” has the meaning set forth in IC 31-9-2-28. (b) As used in this section, “guardian ad litem” has the meaning set forth in IC 31-9-2-50. (c) When a juvenile court appoints a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate in a proceeding […]
Sec. 11. (a) A juvenile court may establish a voluntary preventative program for at-risk children. (b) A juvenile court that establishes a program under subsection (a) may, after conducting a criminal history check of every individual who is likely to have contact with a child, appoint staff and an early intervention advocate to implement, coordinate, […]
Sec. 12. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section: (1) “Pilot county” means a county selected under subsection (d). (2) “Voluntary preventative program” refers to a voluntary preventative program under section 11 of this chapter. (b) The supreme court may establish a pilot program to assist juvenile court judges in five (5) Indiana counties […]
Sec. 2. A court may not appoint a party to the proceedings, an employee of a party to the proceedings, or a representative of a party to the proceedings as the: (1) guardian ad litem; (2) court appointed special advocate; (3) guardian ad litem program; or (4) court appointed special advocate program; for a child […]
Sec. 3. A guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate need not be an attorney, but the attorney representing the child may be appointed the child’s guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
Sec. 4. The guardian ad litem or the court appointed special advocate may be represented by an attorney. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(d) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
Sec. 5. If necessary to protect the child’s interests, the court may appoint an attorney to represent the guardian ad litem or the court appointed special advocate. The court may only appoint one (1) attorney under this section. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(d) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
Sec. 6. A guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate shall represent and protect the best interests of the child. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
Sec. 7. The guardian ad litem or the court appointed special advocate, or both, shall be considered officers of the court for the purpose of representing the child’s interests. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(e).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
Sec. 8. (a) A guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate serves until the juvenile court enters an order for discharge under IC 31-34-21-11 or IC 31-37-20-7. (b) An early intervention advocate serves until the plan developed for an at-risk child under section 11 of this chapter has been terminated. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(b) […]
Sec. 9. If any fees arise, payment shall be made under IC 31-40. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-4(c).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
