Indiana Code
Chapter 4. Temporary Placement of Child Taken Into Custody
31-34-4-4. Release, Delivery, or Detention of Child Taken Into Custody Without Court Order

Sec. 4. If a child is taken into custody without an order of the court, the person taking the child into custody:
(1) may:
(A) release the child; or
(B) deliver the child to a place designated by the juvenile court; and
(2) if the child is detained, shall promptly notify the child's parent, guardian, or custodian and an intake officer:
(A) that the child is being held; and
(B) of the reasons for the child's detention.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-6(d).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17.

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Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law

Article 34. Juvenile Law: Children in Need of Services

Chapter 4. Temporary Placement of Child Taken Into Custody

31-34-4-0.2. Repealed

31-34-4-1. Application of Chapter

31-34-4-2. Placement of Child With Relative Caretaker or De Facto Custodian; Evaluation; Criminal History Check Required; Exceptions; Out-of-Home Placement; Considerations

31-34-4-3. Order to Take Child to Designated Place Pending Detention Hearing

31-34-4-4. Release, Delivery, or Detention of Child Taken Into Custody Without Court Order