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Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-34-10-3

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 3. Before complying with the other requirements of this chapter, the juvenile court shall first determine whether the following conditions make it appropriate to appoint a guardian ad litem or a court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child:

(1) If the child is alleged to be a child in need of services:

(A) under IC 31-34-1-6;

(B) under IC 31-34-1-10 or IC 31-34-1-11;

(C) due to the inability, refusal, or neglect of the child's parent, guardian, or custodian to supply the child with the necessary medical care;  or

(D) because the location of both of the child's parents is unknown;

the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child.

(2) If the child is alleged to be a child in need of services under:

(A) IC 31-34-1-1;

(B) IC 31-34-1-2;

(C) IC 31-34-1-3;

(D) IC 31-34-1-3.5;

(E) IC 31-34-1-4;

(F) IC 31-34-1-5;

(G) IC 31-34-1-7;  or

(H) IC 31-34-1-8;

the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child.

(3) If the parent, guardian, or custodian of a child denies the allegations of a petition under section 6 of this chapter, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child.

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