IC 31-34-5-2 — Findings

Section text

Sec. 2. If a child has been removed from the child's parent, guardian, or custodian under IC 31-34-2-3 or IC 31-34-2-4, then, in accordance with federal law, at the detention hearing the court shall make written findings and conclusions that state the following: (1) Whether removal of the child authorized by IC 31-34-2-3 or IC 31-34-2-4 was necessary to protect the child. (2) A description of the family services available before removal of the child. (3) Efforts made to provide family services before removal of the child. (4) Why the efforts made to provide family services did not prevent removal of the child. (5) Whether the efforts made to prevent removal of the child were reasonable.

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.

Source: official publisher (2026 edition)

Sections citing IC 31-34-5-2

• IC 31-34-9-6

Sections IC 31-34-5-2 cites

• IC 31-34-2-3
• IC 31-34-2-4