Sec. 8. If a child under the custody or supervision of a county office is committed to a state institution, the court may not release the county office from the county office's obligations to the child unless the court appoints a guardian for the child under IC 12-26-16.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-11.5.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.205; P.L.5-1993, SEC.218.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 26. Voluntary and Involuntary Treatment of Mentally Ill Individuals
Chapter 8. Commitment of a Child
12-26-8-2. Advocate; Officer of Juvenile Court
12-26-8-3. Representation of Advocate by Counsel; Appointment of Counsel
12-26-8-4. Commitment of Child; Review by Advocate; Assistance Provided by Facility Warden
12-26-8-5. Advocate Reviews; Report; Recipients of Report
12-26-8-6. Advocate; Access to Reports Relevant to Child; Confidential Reports