Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in section 4.5(d) of this chapter, if the court finds that the allegations in a petition described in section 4 of this chapter are true, the court shall terminate the parent-child relationship. (b) If the court does not find that the allegations in the petition are true, the court shall dismiss the petition. (c) The court shall enter findings of fact that support the entry of the conclusions required by subsections (a) and (b). [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-5-4.3 part.] IC 31-35-3 Chapter 3. Termination of Parent-Child Relationship With Individual Convicted of Criminal Offense 31-35-3-1 Application of chapter 31-35-3-2 Law governing proceedings 31-35-3-3 Jurisdiction 31-35-3-4 Petition; conviction of certain offenses 31-35-3-5 Petition; verification and contents; permanency plan 31-35-3-6 Representation of state's interests 31-35-3-7 Request for hearing; commencement of hearing; dismissal of petition 31-35-3-8 Conviction as prima facie evidence 31-35-3-9 Determination
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