Ind. Code § 31-34-19-6 : FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW — JUVENILE LAW: CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES — DISPOSITIONAL HEARING —34-19-6 - Dispositional decree; considerations

If consistent with the safety of the community and the best interest of the child, the juvenile court shall enter a dispositional decree that:

(1) is:
(A) in the least restrictive (most family like) and most appropriate setting available; and
(B) close to the parents' home, consistent with the best interest and special needs of the child;
(2) least interferes with family autonomy;
(3) is least disruptive of family life;
(4) imposes the least restraint on the freedom of the child and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian;
(5) provides a reasonable opportunity for participation by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; and
(6) provides a reasonable opportunity for the child's parent who:
(A) is incarcerated; and
(B) has maintained a meaningful role in the child's life;

to maintain a relationship with the child.

IC 31-34-19-6

Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(e) part.

Amended by P.L. 258-2019,SEC. 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L. 55-1997, SEC.22.
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