Indiana § 31-32-8-2 - Proceedings to terminate parent-child relationship with individual convicted of criminal offense
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§ 31-32-8-2. Proceedings to terminate parent-child relationship with individual convicted of criminal offense
Sec. 2. The judge who presided over the trial at which an individual was convicted of an offense listed in IC 31-35-3-4 may not be the judge who presides over the proceedings in an action filed under IC 31-35-3 with respect to that individual.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-9(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IC 31-32-9Chapter 9. Service of Summons
31-32-9-1Manner of service 31-32-9-2Service by publication
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 31-32-8-2 ("Proceedings to terminate parent-child relationship with individual convicted of criminal offense") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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