Sec. 3. A child alleged to be a delinquent child because of an act under IC 31-37-2-2 may be held in a juvenile detention facility for:
(1) not more than twenty-four (24) hours before; and
(2) not more than twenty-four (24) hours immediately after;
the initial court appearance, not including Saturdays, Sundays, and nonjudicial days.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-6.5(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.58-2004, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 37. Juvenile Law: Delinquency
Chapter 7. Detention of Alleged Delinquent Child
31-37-7-1. Detention in Certain Facilities, Camps, or Schools Prohibited
31-37-7-2. Detention of Child Committing Acts That Would Be Offenses if Committed by Adults
31-37-7-3. Detention of Child Leaving Home Without Permission of Parent, Guardian, or Custodian
31-37-7-4. Placement in Facility Located Outside Child's County of Residence