Ind. Code ch. 31-33-14

in effect

Ind. Code § 31-33-14-1 Referral to juvenile court or prosecuting attorney

Sec. 1. If the department determines that the best interests of the child require action in the juvenile or criminal court, the department shall: (1) refer the case to the juvenile court under IC 31-34-7; or (2) make a referral to the prosecuting attorney if criminal prosecution is desired. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-11(q).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.142.

Ind. Code § 31-33-14-2 Duty of department of child services to assist court

Sec. 2. The department shall assist the juvenile court or the court having criminal jurisdiction during all stages of the proceedings in accordance with the purposes of this article. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-11(r).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.143.

Ind. Code § 31-33-14-3 Provision of services in cooperation with United States Department of Defense

Sec. 3. If: (1) the department determines that the best interests of the child require intervention by the department or action in the juvenile or criminal court; and (2) a parent, guardian, or custodian of the child is an active duty member of the military; the department may seek the assistance of the United States Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program in determining and providing appropriate services for the child and family. As added by P.L.81-2016, SEC.4.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/31Fetched: 10/17/2026