Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a child alleged to be a delinquent child.
(b) This chapter does not apply to a child less than twelve (12) years of age unless:
(1) the child poses an imminent risk of harm to the community; or
(2) the court makes a written finding that detention is essential to protect the community and no reasonable alternatives exist to reduce the risk.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-5(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.101-2022, SEC.12.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 37. Juvenile Law: Delinquency
31-37-6-1. Application of Chapter
31-37-6-3. Notice; Court Duties
31-37-6-4. Release if Detention Hearing Not Timely Held
31-37-6-5. Notice of Legal Rights; Appointment of Counsel
31-37-6-6. Release; Conditions; Findings Required for Detention Order
31-37-6-6-b. Release; Conditions; Findings Required for Detention Order; Annual Report
31-37-6-7. Order to Appear for Additional Detention Hearing
31-37-6-8. Petition for Additional Detention Hearing
31-37-6-10. Surrender of Child's Driver's License as Condition of Release