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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 3. (a) If the department determines that the out-of-home placement of a child is placing the child's life or health in imminent danger, the department shall either:
(1) change the placement of the child and file an emergency motion with the court; or
(2) request the court to issue a temporary order for an emergency change in the child's placement.
(b) If the department acts under subsection (a), the department shall give notice to all persons affected. The department's notice must state that the person affected may file a written objection not later than ten (10) days after service of the department's notice. If the person affected files a timely objection, the juvenile court shall hold a hearing on the question.
(c) If the motion requests any other modification, the department shall give notice to the persons affected, and the juvenile court shall hold a hearing on the question.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-34-23-3 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-34-23-3/
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