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Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-9-2-28

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 28. (a) “Court appointed special advocate”, for purposes of IC 31-15-6, IC 31-17-6, IC 31-19-16, IC 31-19-16.5, IC 31-28-5, IC 31-32-3-10.5, and the juvenile law, means a community volunteer who:

(1) has completed a training program approved by the court;

(2) has been appointed by a court to represent and protect the best interests of a child;  and

(3) may research, examine, advocate, facilitate, and monitor a child's situation.

(b) “Court appointed special advocate”, for purposes of IC 31-32-3-10.5, IC 31-33, IC 31-34, IC 31-35, and IC 31-37, means a community volunteer who:

(1) has completed a training program approved by the court that includes training in:

(A) the identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect;  and

(B) early childhood, child, and adolescent development;

as required by 42 U.S.C. 5106a(b)(2)(B)(xiii);

(2) has been appointed by a court to represent and protect the best interests of a child;  and

(3) may research, examine, advocate, facilitate, and monitor a child's situation.

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