Sec. 5. The department of child services must have as the department's first priority the immediate needs of the child for medical care, shelter, food, or other crisis services.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-4.5(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.175.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services
Chapter 3. Child Taken Into Custody
31-34-3-1. Procedures for Notice to Custodial Parent, Guardian, or Custodian
31-34-3-2. Procedures for Notice; Custodial Parent, Guardian, or Custodian Who Cannot Be Located
31-34-3-4. Notice of Contact Person for More Information; Notice to Each Parent
31-34-3-4.5. Procedures for Notices to Adult Relatives and Siblings; Content
31-34-3-4.7. Notice to the Child's School
31-34-3-5. Immediate Needs of Child as First Priority of Department of Child Services