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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 6. (a) Predispositional reports shall be made available at least forty-eight (48) hours before the dispositional hearing, unless the juvenile court determines on the record that the reports contain information that should not be released to the child or the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.
(b) The court shall provide a copy of the report to:
(1) each attorney, guardian ad litem, or court appointed special advocate representing the child; and
(2) each attorney representing the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.
(c) The court may provide a factual summary of the report to:
(1) the child; or
(2) the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-34-18-6 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-34-18-6/
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