Indiana § 31-19-8-7 - Summary consideration of agency's report; continuance
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§ 31-19-8-7. Summary consideration of agency's report; continuance
Sec. 7. The court shall summarily consider the report submitted under section 5 of this chapter. If the court finds that further investigation or further supervision is necessary, the court shall continue the case to a later date that the court considers advisable for final determination. At that time the court shall determine the case.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-3-1-4(f).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.138-2007, SEC.42; P.L.131-2009, SEC.20.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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