Sec. 2. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child leaves home or a specific location previously designated by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian:
(1) without reasonable cause; and
(2) without permission of the parent, guardian, or custodian, who requests the child's return.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-1(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.187-2015, SEC.28.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 37. Juvenile Law: Delinquency
31-37-2-1. Delinquent Child Defined
31-37-2-2. Delinquent Act; Leaving Home Without Permission of Parent, Guardian, or Custodian
31-37-2-3. Delinquent Act; Violation of Compulsory School Attendance Law
31-37-2-4. Delinquent Act; Habitual Disobedience of Parent, Guardian, or Custodian
31-37-2-5. Delinquent Act; Curfew Violation
31-37-2-6. Delinquent Act; Violation Concerning Minors and Alcoholic Beverages