Recommendation on care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement

Ind. Code § 31-34-18-4
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Sec. 4. If consistent with the safety and best interest of the child and the community, the person preparing the report shall recommend care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement that: (1) is: (A) in the least restrictive (most family like) and most appropriate setting available; and (B) close to the parents' home, consistent with the best interest and special needs of the child; (2) least interferes with family autonomy; (3) is least disruptive of family life; (4) imposes the least restraint on the freedom of the child and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; and (5) provides a reasonable opportunity for participation by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15(d) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.55-1997, SEC.18.
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