Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-34-8-1

Sec. 1. (a) After the preliminary inquiry and upon approval by the juvenile court, the intake officer may implement a program of informal adjustment if the officer has probable cause to believe that the child is a child in need of services.

(b) If the juvenile court denies a program of informal adjustment, the court shall state its reasons for the denial.  The reasons may include that:

(c) If the juvenile court does not act to either:

within ten (10) days of its submission to the juvenile court, the program of informal adjustment is considered approved.

(d) If:

the program of informal adjustment is considered approved.