Indiana § 31-35-2-8 - Determination; formal order
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§ 31-35-2-8. Determination; formal order
Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in section 4.5(d) of this chapter, if the court finds that the allegations in a petition described in section 4 of this chapter are true, the court shall terminate the parent-child relationship.
(b) If the court does not find that the allegations in the petition are true, the court shall dismiss the petition.
(c) The court shall write a formal order with:
(1) findings of fact that support the entry of the conclusions required by subsections (a) and (b); and
(2) any specific factors used to determine the child's best interest.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.3 part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.35-1998, SEC.23; P.L.128-2012, SEC.173; P.L.116-2026, SEC.13.
IC 31-35-3Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense
31-35-3-1Application of chapter 31-35-3-2Law governing proceedings 31-35-3-3Jurisdiction 31-35-3-4Petition; conviction of certain offenses 31-35-3-5Petition; verification and contents; permanency plan 31-35-3-6Representation of state's interests 31-35-3-7Request for hearing; commencement of hearing; dismissal of petition 31-35-3-8Conviction as prima facie evidence 31-35-3-9Determination
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