Sec. 5. The officers and agencies of this state and the subdivisions of this state having authority to place children may enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states under paragraph (b) of Article V of the interstate compact on the placement of children (section 1 of this chapter). An agreement that contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this state or a subdivision or agency of this state is not binding unless the agreement has the approval in writing of the auditor of state in the case of the state and of the chief local fiscal officer in the case of a subdivision of the state.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.274.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 28. Child Services: Foster Care and Placement of Children
Chapter 4. Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
31-28-4-1. Enactment; Provision
31-28-4-1.5. Application of Chapter Until State Withdraws From Compact
31-28-4-2. Financial Responsibility for Placed Children
31-28-4-3. "Appropriate Public Authorities"; Notices; Responsibility
31-28-4-4. "Appropriate Authority in Receiving State"
31-28-4-5. Agreements Between Party States; Authorization; Approval
31-28-4-7. Placement of Delinquent Children in Institution in Another State; Retained Jurisdiction
31-28-4-8. "Executive Head"; Appointment of Compact Administrator