31-35-5-5. Persons Who May Be Present During Child’s Testimony; Closed Circuit Television
Sec. 5. If the court makes an order under section 2 of this chapter, only the following persons may be in the same room as the child during the child’s testimony: (1) Persons necessary to operate the closed circuit television equipment. (2) Persons whose presence the court finds will contribute to the child’s well-being. (3) […]
31-35-5-6. Persons Who May Be Present During Child’s Testimony; Videotapes
Sec. 6. If the court makes an order under section 3 of this chapter, only the following persons may be in the same room as the child during the child’s videotaped testimony: (1) The judge. (2) The prosecuting attorney or the attorney for the department. (3) The attorney for each party. (4) Persons necessary to […]
31-35-5-7. Persons Who May Question Child Testifying by Closed Circuit Television or Videotape
Sec. 7. If the court makes an order under section 2 or 3 of this chapter, only the following persons may question the child: (1) The prosecuting attorney or the attorney for the department. (2) The attorneys for the parties. (3) The judge. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-16-7 part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by […]
31-35-6-1. Disposition Upon Termination of Parent-Child Relationship; Review
Sec. 1. (a) If the juvenile or probate court terminates the parent-child relationship, the court may: (1) refer the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for adoption proceedings; or (2) order any dispositional alternative specified by IC 31-34-20-1 or IC 31-37-19-1. (b) If the juvenile court refers the matter to the court having probate […]
31-35-6-2. Referral for Adoption; Duties of Guardian Ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate
Sec. 2. If the juvenile or probate court terminates the parent-child relationship and refers the matter to the court having probate jurisdiction for adoption proceedings, the guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate shall do the following: (1) Provide the county department with information regarding the best interests of the child. (2) Review the […]
31-35-6-3. Referral for Adoption; Effect of Appeal of Decision Terminating Parent-Child Relationship
Sec. 3. An appeal of a court’s decision regarding the termination of the parent-child relationship does not prevent the court in the court’s discretion from referring the matter for adoption proceedings while the appeal is pending. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-5(c).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18.
31-35-6-4. Rights, Privileges, and Obligations of Parent and Child Upon Termination of Relationship
Sec. 4. (a) If the juvenile or probate court terminates the parent-child relationship: (1) all rights, powers, privileges, immunities, duties, and obligations, including any rights to custody, control, parenting time, or support, pertaining to the relationship, are permanently terminated; and (2) the parent’s consent to the child’s adoption is not required. (b) Any support obligations […]
31-35-5-4. Children Who May Testify Outside Courtroom; Informing Parties of Intention to Testify
Sec. 4. The court may not make an order under section 2 or 3 of this chapter unless: (1) the testimony to be taken is the testimony of a child who at the time of the trial is: (A) less than fourteen (14) years of age; or (B) at least fourteen (14) years of age […]
31-35-3.5-5. Contents of Petition
Sec. 5. The verified petition filed under section 3 of this chapter must: (1) be entitled “In the Matter of the Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of ______________, a child, and _______________, the parent”; and (2) allege: (A) that the alleged perpetrator committed an act of rape against the parent who filed the petition to […]
31-35-3.5-6. Commission of Rape Is Prima Facie Evidence That Termination of Parental Rights Is in the Best Interests of a Child Conceived as a Result of the Rape
Sec. 6. A showing by clear and convincing evidence that: (1) the alleged perpetrator committed an act of rape against a parent described in section 5(2)(A) of this chapter; and (2) the child was conceived as a result of the act of rape; is prima facie evidence that termination of the parent-child relationship between the […]