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2020 Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 33. Juvenile Law: Reporting and Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 14. Referral of Case to Juvenile Court Following Investigation of Report of Child Abuse or Neglect; Juvenile Court Proceeding
31-33-14-1. Referral to Juvenile Court or Prosecuting Attorney
Universal Citation: IN Code § 31-33-14-1 (2020)
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.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-11(q).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.142.
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