Sec. 4. If:
(1) a child is referred to a probate court;
(2) the juvenile court initiates a commitment proceeding; or
(3) the court transfers a commitment proceeding under IC 12-26-1-4;
the juvenile court shall discharge the child or continue the court's proceedings under the juvenile law. However, if the child is under the custody or supervision of the department, the juvenile court may not release the department from the obligations of the department to the child pending the outcome of the proceeding under IC 12-26.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(c) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.343; P.L.146-2008, SEC.644.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 37. Juvenile Law: Delinquency
Chapter 18. Dispositional Hearing
31-37-18-1. Issues for Consideration
31-37-18-1.3. Notice of Dispositional Hearing; Court Duties
31-37-18-2. Admissibility of Reports; Opportunity to Controvert Report
31-37-18-3. Civil Commitment; Child With a Mental Illness
31-37-18-6. Dispositional Decree; Factors
31-37-18-7. Provision of Copies of Dispositional Report