E M v. State of Indiana

── E M v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 18A-JV-00706 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: April 25, 2019 Author: Judge Robert Altice Category: Juvenile Decision: Reversed and Remanded Judge Najam and Judge Pyle concur Case Summary E.M. appeals the trial court’s order imposing costs and ordering his parents to reimburse expenses totaling $7997. E.M. argues that the trial court abused its discretion in levying costs without a hearing and without consideration of statutory factors, including his parents’ ability to pay and whether reimbursement served the interest of justice. We reverse and remand. Facts & Procedural History E.M. was born on January 13, 2001, and his now-divorced parents share responsibility for him.