Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2023. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2023.
Sec. 1. (a) After the preliminary inquiry and upon approval by the juvenile court, the intake officer may implement a program of informal adjustment if the officer has probable cause to believe that the child is a delinquent child.
(b) If the program of informal adjustment includes services requiring payment by the department under IC 31-40-1, the intake officer shall submit a copy of the proposed program to the department before submitting it to the juvenile court for approval. Upon receipt of the proposed program, the department may submit its comments and recommendations, if any, to the intake officer and the juvenile court.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.629; P.L.46-2016, SEC.17.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 37. Juvenile Law: Delinquency
Chapter 9. Program of Informal Adjustment
31-37-9-1-b. Informal Adjustment; Implementation of Program
31-37-9-2. Consent; Payment for Services
31-37-9-3. Petition for Compliance
31-37-9-4. Notice, Hearing, and Order for Compliance; Contempt
31-37-9-7. Duration of Program; Extension
31-37-9-7-b. Duration of Program
31-37-9-9. Informal Adjustment Program Fee; Order for Payment
31-37-9-10. Informal Adjustment Program Fee; Collection and Disposition