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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 2. A preliminary inquiry is an informal investigation into the facts and circumstances reported to the court. Whenever practicable, the preliminary inquiry should include the following information:
(1) The child's background.
(2) The child's current status.
(3) The child's school performance.
(4) If the child has been detained:
(A) efforts made to prevent removal of the child from the child's home, including the identification of any emergency situation that prevented reasonable efforts to avoid removal;
(B) whether it is in the best interests of the child to be removed from the home environment; and
(C) whether remaining in the home would be contrary to the health and welfare of the child.
(5) The results of a dual status screening tool to determine whether the child is a dual status child, as described in IC 31-41-1-2.
(6) The results of a risk screening tool conducted on the child to inform diversion decisions.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-37-8-2 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-37-8-2/
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