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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 2. A court may issue a temporary child protective order in an action by the department for the removal of an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect under section 1 of this chapter without a hearing if the department's petition to remove the alleged perpetrator states facts sufficient to satisfy the court of all of the following:
(1) There is an immediate danger to the physical health or safety of the child or the child has been a victim of sexual abuse.
(2) There is not time for an adversary hearing given the immediate danger to the physical health or safety of the child.
(3) The child is not in danger of child abuse or neglect from a parent or other adult with whom the child will continue to reside in the child's residence.
(4) The issuance of a temporary child protective order is in the best interest of the child.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-34-2.3-2 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-34-2-3-2/
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