Sec. 3. Before complying with the other requirements of this chapter, the juvenile court shall first determine whether the following conditions make it appropriate to appoint a guardian ad litem or a court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child: (1) If the child is alleged to be a child in need of services: (A) under IC 31-34-1-6 ; (B) under IC 31-34-1-10 or IC 31-34-1-11 ; (C) due to the inability, refusal, or neglect of the child's parent, guardian, or custodian to supply the child with the necessary medical care; or (D) because the location of both of the child's parents is unknown; the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child. (2) If the child is alleged to be a child in need of services under: (A) IC 31-34-1-1 ; (B) IC 31-34-1-2 ; (C) IC 31-34-1-3 ; (D) IC 31-34-1-3.5 ; (E) IC 31-34-1-4 ; (F) IC 31-34-1-5 ; (G) IC 31-34-1-7 ; or (H) IC 31-34-1-8 ; the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child. (3) If the parent, guardian, or custodian of a child denies the allegations of a petition under section 6 of this chapter, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, court appointed special advocate, or both, for the child. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13.6(c).]
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