§ 31-34-19-1-1

At a dispositional hearing under this chapter, the person that prepared the predispositional report:(1) must be present, if possible; and(2) if present, shall provide testimony when requested to explain how the individuals participating in the conference described in IC 31-34-18:(A) examined the available options; and(B) recommended the options that most closely coincide with the guidelines provided in IC 31-34-18-4.As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.21.