(a) At a dispositional hearing under this chapter, the person that prepared the predispositional report or a probation officer described in subsection (b):(1) must be present; and(2) must present testimony when requested to explain how the individuals participating in the conference described in IC 31-37-17:(A) examined the available options; and(B) recommended the options that most closely coincide with the guidelines provided in IC 31-37-17-4.(b) A probation officer other than the person who prepared the predispositional report may satisfy the requirements of subsection (a) if the probation officer has knowledge of:(1) a conference held under IC 31-37-17-1.1; and(2) the report and recommendations made under IC 31-37-17-1.As added by P.L.55-1997, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.9.
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