H.E.A. 1198, P.L. 243 Effective: July 1, 2019 Defines "child", for purposes of provisions regarding the filing of a petition to terminate a parent-child relationship involving a delinquent child or a child in need of services, as an individual who is: (1) less than 18 years of age; and (2) a delinquent child or a child in need of services. Provides that a criminal history check … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services matters
Parental incarceration
H.E.A. 1432, P.L. 258 Effective: July 1, 2019 Provides that a child in need of services (CHINS) case plan must include a description and discussion of: (1) the services and treatment available to an incarcerated parent at the facility at which the parent is incarcerated; and (2) how the parent and child may be afforded visitation opportunities, unless visitation with the parent is … [Read more...] about Parental incarceration
Kinship care navigator report
H.E.A. 1500, P.L. 106 Effective July 1, 2019 Adds new sections, Ind. Code § 31-9-2-72.7 to provide DCS is to assist kinship caregivers in learning about, finding, and use of programs to meet the need of kinship caregivers and children and adds Ind. Code § 31-25-2-25 to require DCS to submit a report on this program by December 31 each year to the Indiana General Assembly. Read the b … [Read more...] about Kinship care navigator report
Accounting by attorney in fact
S.E.A. 223, P.L. 151 Effective: July 1, 2019 Provides that an attorney in fact is required to render and deliver a written accounting if requested by a person who jointly owns an account with the principal. Provides that an attorney in fact may not render and deliver an accounting to the child of the principal, if a court has determined that the rendering and delivery of an … [Read more...] about Accounting by attorney in fact
Various trust matters
S.E.A. 265, P.L. 221 Effective: July 1, 2019 Defines "designated representative", "judicial proceeding", and "nonjudicial matter" for purposes of the trust code. Authorizes the establishment of legacy trusts. Prescribes the procedures for establishing a legacy trust and requirements for claims under a legacy trust. Provides that a court shall exercise jurisdiction over a legacy … [Read more...] about Various trust matters