Section 31-37-8-2 - Contents of preliminary inquiry A preliminary inquiry is an informal investigation into the facts and circumstances reported to the court. Whenever practicable, the preliminary inquiry should include the following information:
(1) The child's background.(2) The child's current status.(3) The child's school performance.(4) If the child has been detained: (A) efforts made to prevent removal of the child from the child's home, including the identification of any emergency situation that prevented reasonable efforts to avoid removal;(B) whether it is in the best interests of the child to be removed from the home environment; and(C) whether remaining in the home would be contrary to the health and welfare of the child.(5) The results of a dual status screening tool to determine whether the child is a dual status child, as described in IC 31-41-1-2.(6) The results of a risk screening tool conducted on the child to inform diversion decisions.Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-7(b).
Amended by P.L. 101-2022,SEC. 15, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by P.L. 66-2015, SEC. 10, eff. 7/1/2015.As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L. 146-2008, SEC.626.