IC 31-34-23
     Chapter 23. Modification of Dispositional Decrees

IC 31-34-23-1
Motion for modification
     Sec. 1. While the juvenile court retains jurisdiction under IC 31-30-2, the juvenile court may modify any dispositional decree:
        (1) upon the juvenile court's own motion;
        (2) upon the motion of:
            (A) the child;
            (B) the child's:
                (i) parent;
                (ii) guardian;
                (iii) custodian;
                (iv) court appointed special advocate; or
                (v) guardian ad litem; or
            (C) the attorney for the department; or
        (3) upon the motion of any person providing services to the child or to the child's parent, guardian, or custodian under a decree of the court.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.129-2005, SEC.9; P.L.146-2008, SEC.611.

IC 31-34-23-2
Repealed
    (Repealed by P.L.146-2008, SEC.804.)

IC 31-34-23-3
Notice and hearing requirements; temporary order for emergency change in child's residence
     Sec. 3. (a) If the motion requests an emergency change in the child's residence, the court may issue a temporary order. However, the department shall then give notice to the persons affected and the juvenile court shall hold a hearing on the question if requested.
    (b) If the motion requests any other modification, the department shall give notice to the persons affected, and the juvenile court shall hold a hearing on the question.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.612.

IC 31-34-23-4
Modification report
     Sec. 4. If a hearing is required, IC 31-34-18 and IC 31-34-19 apply to the preparation and use of a modification report. The report shall be prepared if the department or any person other than the child or the child's parent, guardian, guardian ad litem, court appointed special advocate, or custodian is requesting the modification. Notice of any hearing under this chapter shall be given in accordance with IC 31-34-19-1.3.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.129-2005,

SEC.10; P.L.138-2007, SEC.78; P.L.146-2008, SEC.613.

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