Sec. 4. (a) A juvenile court has concurrent jurisdiction over proceedings under this article that involve a child.
(b) The juvenile court may not commit or temporarily place a child under this article in a facility other than a child caring institution. If the juvenile court determines that commitment or temporary placement of a child in another facility is necessary, the juvenile court shall transfer the proceeding to a court having probate jurisdiction.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-5(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 26. Voluntary and Involuntary Treatment of Mentally Ill Individuals
Chapter 1. Jurisdiction and Procedure
12-26-1-1.5. Persons to Receive Information and Training Concerning Involuntary Commitment
12-26-1-2. Courts Having Jurisdiction of Proceedings Under Article; Exceptions
12-26-1-3. Hearing Required to Be Held by Ic 35-36-2-4
12-26-1-4. Juvenile Court; Placement Only in Child Caring Institutions; Transfer of Proceedings
12-26-1-5. Commitment Proceedings; Acquisition and Retention of Jurisdiction
12-26-1-6. Conduct of Judicial Proceedings; Rules of Procedure
12-26-1-7. Computation of Time; Application of Section
12-26-1-8. Proceedings Under Ic 12-26-3-5, Ic 12-26-6, or Ic 12-26-7; Detention of Individual
12-26-1-9. Appeals; Persons Entitled to Take; Manner of Taking