Sec. 4. If a child interview occurs, the intake officer shall advise the child and the child's parent, guardian, or custodian of the following:
(1) The nature of the allegations against the child.
(2) That the intake officer is conducting a preliminary inquiry to assist the prosecuting attorney in determining whether a petition should be filed alleging that the child is a delinquent child.
(3) That the intake officer will recommend whether to:
(A) file a petition;
(B) file a petition and recommend that the child be referred for an assessment by a dual status assessment team as described in IC 31-41;
(C) informally adjust the case;
(D) informally adjust the case and recommend that the child be referred for an assessment by the dual status assessment team as described in IC 31-41-1-5;
(E) refer the child to another agency; or
(F) dismiss the case.
(4) That the child has a right to remain silent.
(5) That anything the child says may be used against the child in subsequent judicial proceedings.
(6) That the child has a right to consult with an attorney before the child talks with the intake officer.
(7) That the child has a right to stop at any time and consult with an attorney.
(8) That the child has a right to stop talking with the intake officer at any time.
(9) That if the child cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney for the child.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-7(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.66-2015, SEC.11.
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