Indiana Supreme Court
In the Matter of M.S. (Minor Child in Need of Services) A.C. (Mother) v. Indiana Department of Child Services
February 20, 2020
Summary
The Indiana Supreme Court held that the 120-day statutory deadline for completing a CHINS factfinding hearing may be extended when a party establishes good cause for a continuance under Trial Rule 53.5. Because Mother sought additional time to resolve a discovery dispute and review extensive video evidence, the trial court properly continued the hearing and denied her later motion to dismiss. The court affirmed the trial court's judgment.