(a) Upon finding that a child is a child in need of services, the juvenile court shall order the department or a caseworker to prepare a predispositional report that contains a:(1) statement of the needs of the child for care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement; and(2) recommendation for the care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement of the child.(b) Any of the following may prepare an alternative report for consideration by the court:(1) The child.(2) The child's:(A) parent;(B) guardian;(C) guardian ad litem;(D) court appointed special advocate; or(E) custodian.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(a) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.14; P.L.146-2008, SEC.597.
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