Article 35. Juvenile Law: Termination of Parent-Child Relationship
Chapter 1. Voluntary Termination of Parent-Child Relationship By Parents
- IC 31-35-1-1 Application of Chapter
- IC 31-35-1-2 Law Governing Proceedings
- IC 31-35-1-3 Jurisdiction
- IC 31-35-1-4 Petition; Verification and Contents
- IC 31-35-1-4.5 Putative Father's Consent to Termination Irrevocably Implied
- IC 31-35-1-5 Notice of Hearing; Waiver
- IC 31-35-1-6 Consent; Written Denial of Paternity Or Consent to Termination of Relationship Before Birth of Child Bars Challenge to Adoptions Or Termination of Parental Rights
- IC 31-35-1-7 Inquiry On Parents' Absence; Investigation of Fraud, Duress, and Competency to Consent; Order For Child's Care Pending Outcome of Case
- IC 31-35-1-8 Advice to Parents
- IC 31-35-1-9 Consent By Incompetent Or Minor Parent
- IC 31-35-1-10 Determination
- IC 31-35-1-11 Default Judgment; Waiver of Notice
- IC 31-35-1-12 Contents of Advice to Parents
Chapter 1.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Involving Safe Haven Infants
- IC 31-35-1.5-1 Application of Chapter
- IC 31-35-1.5-2 Laws Governing Procedure
- IC 31-35-1.5-3 Concurrent Jurisdiction of Probate and Juvenile Courts
- IC 31-35-1.5-4 Filing of Petition
- IC 31-35-1.5-5 Form of Petition
- IC 31-35-1.5-6 Notice to Unnamed Or Unknown Putative Parent
- IC 31-35-1.5-7 Verification of Notice Publication
- IC 31-35-1.5-8 Conditions Under Which Parents' Consent Implied
- IC 31-35-1.5-9 Visitation Or Custody By Parent After Establishment of Paternity Or Maternity
- IC 31-35-1.5-10 Prohibition On Court Inquiry Or Investigation Regarding Parent
- IC 31-35-1.5-11 Fees Charged By Child Placing Agency to Prospective Adoptive Family
Chapter 2. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Involving a Delinquent Child Or a Child In Need of Services
- IC 31-35-2-1 Application of Chapter
- IC 31-35-2-2 Law Governing Proceedings
- IC 31-35-2-3 Jurisdiction
- IC 31-35-2-4 Petition; Contents; Filing of Permanency Plan
- IC 31-35-2-4.5 Petition; Filing; Motion to Dismiss
- IC 31-35-2-5 Representation of State's Interests
- IC 31-35-2-6 Request For Hearing; Timing of Hearing; Dismissal of Petition
- IC 31-35-2-6.5 Notice of Hearing
- IC 31-35-2-7 Guardian Ad Litem Or Court Appointed Special Advocate
- IC 31-35-2-8 Determination
Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense
- IC 31-35-3-1 Application of Chapter
- IC 31-35-3-2 Law Governing Proceedings
- IC 31-35-3-3 Jurisdiction
- IC 31-35-3-4 Petition; Conviction of Certain Offenses
- IC 31-35-3-5 Petition; Verification and Contents; Permanency Plan
- IC 31-35-3-6 Representation of State's Interests
- IC 31-35-3-7 Request For Hearing; Commencement of Hearing; Dismissal of Petition
- IC 31-35-3-8 Conviction As Prima Facie Evidence
- IC 31-35-3-9 Determination
Chapter 3.5. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship of an Individual Who Committed an Act of Rape
- IC 31-35-3.5-1 Proceedings
- IC 31-35-3.5-2 Jurisdiction of Probate Court
- IC 31-35-3.5-3 Petition to Terminate Parental Rights
- IC 31-35-3.5-4 Time Limits For Filing Petition
- IC 31-35-3.5-5 Contents of Petition
- IC 31-35-3.5-6 Commission of Rape Is Prima Facie Evidence that Termination of Parental Rights Is In the Best Interests of a Child Conceived As a Result of the Rape
- IC 31-35-3.5-7 Termination of Parental Rights; Burden of Proof
- IC 31-35-3.5-8 Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem Or Court Appointed Special Advocate
- IC 31-35-3.5-9 Emergency Custody Orders
- IC 31-35-3.5-10 Notice to County Department of Child Services; Department's Duty to Notify Court of Any Other Pending Petition to Terminate Parental Rights With Respect to the Same Child
- IC 31-35-3.5-11 Court Shall Stay Proceedings Until Disposition of Any Other Pending Petition to Terminate Parental Rights With Respect to the Same Child
- IC 31-35-3.5-12 Court In Which Petition to Terminate Parental Rights Was Pending Shall Send a Notice of the Entry of Disposition to a Court that Has Stayed Proceedings Pending Disposition
Chapter 5. Child Testimony By Closed Circuit Television
- IC 31-35-5-1 Application of Chapter
- IC 31-35-5-2 Court Order For Use of Closed Circuit Television
- IC 31-35-5-3 Court Order For Use of Videotapes
- IC 31-35-5-4 Children Who May Testify Outside Courtroom; Informing Parties of Intention to Testify
- IC 31-35-5-5 Persons Who May Be Present During Child's Testimony; Closed Circuit Television
- IC 31-35-5-6 Persons Who May Be Present During Child's Testimony; Videotapes
- IC 31-35-5-7 Persons Who May Question Child Testifying By Closed Circuit Television Or Videotape
Chapter 6. Effect of Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship
- IC 31-35-6-1 Disposition Upon Termination of Parent-Child Relationship; Review
- IC 31-35-6-2 Referral For Adoption; Duties of Guardian Ad Litem Or Court Appointed Special Advocate
- IC 31-35-6-3 Referral For Adoption; Effect of Appeal of Decision Terminating Parent-Child Relationship
- IC 31-35-6-4 Rights, Privileges, and Obligations of Parent and Child Upon Termination of Relationship