2006 Indiana Code - CHAPTER 14. REFERRAL OF CASE TO JUVENILE COURT FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION OF REPORT OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT; JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDING

IC 31-33-14
     Chapter 14. Referral of Case to Juvenile Court Following Investigation of Report of Child Abuse or Neglect; Juvenile Court Proceeding

IC 31-33-14-1
Referral to juvenile court or prosecuting attorney
    31-33-14-1 Sec. 1. If the department determines that the best interests of the child require action in the juvenile or criminal court, the department shall:
        (1) refer the case to the juvenile court under IC 31-34-7; or
        (2) make a referral to the prosecuting attorney if criminal prosecution is desired.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.142.

IC 31-33-14-2
Duty of department of child services to assist court
    31-33-14-2 Sec. 2. The department shall assist the juvenile court or the court having criminal jurisdiction during all stages of the proceedings in accordance with the purposes of this article.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.143.