CHAPTER 14. REFERRAL OF CASE TO JUVENILE COURT FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION OF REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT; JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDING
IC 31-33-14
Chapter 14. Referral of Case to Juvenile Court Following
Investigation of Report of Child Abuse or Neglect; Juvenile Court
Proceeding
IC 31-33-14-1
Referral to juvenile court or prosecuting attorney
Sec. 1. If the department determines that the best interests of the
child require action in the juvenile or criminal court, the department
shall:
(1) refer the case to the juvenile court under IC 31-34-7; or
(2) make a referral to the prosecuting attorney if criminal
prosecution is desired.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005,
SEC.142.
IC 31-33-14-2
Duty of department of child services to assist court
Sec. 2. The department shall assist the juvenile court or the court
having criminal jurisdiction during all stages of the proceedings in
accordance with the purposes of this article.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005,
SEC.143.