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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 5. (a) The intake officer shall do the following:
(1) Send the prosecuting attorney a copy of the preliminary inquiry.
(2) Recommend whether to:
(A) file a petition;
(B) file a petition and recommend that the child be referred for an assessment by a dual status assessment team as described in IC 31-41-1-5;
(C) refer the child to juvenile diversion;
(D) refer the child to juvenile diversion as described in IC 31-37-8.5 and recommend that the child be referred for an assessment by the dual status assessment team as described in IC 31-41-1-5;
(E) informally adjust the case;
(F) informally adjust the case and recommend that the child be referred for an assessment by a dual status assessment team as described in IC 31-41-1-5;
(G) refer the child to another agency; or
(H) dismiss the case.
(b) The prosecuting attorney and the court may agree to alter the procedure described in subsection (a).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-37-8-5 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-37-8-5/
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