Ind. Code § 31-34-12-8

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 31-34-12-8 - Evidence of financial inability to supply food, clothing, or shelter

A court may find that a child is not a child in need of services under IC 31-34-1-1 if the court finds, based on credible evidence presented by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian, that the parent, guardian, or custodian:

(1) is financially unable to supply the child with necessary food, clothing, or shelter; and

(2) has not failed, refused, or demonstrated an inability to seek financial or other reasonable means to do so.

IC 31-34-12-8

Added by P.L. 210-2019,SEC. 8, eff. 7/1/2019.