Indiana Statutes

§ 31-34-3-5 — Immediate needs of child as first priority of department of child services

Indiana § 31-34-3-5
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 34JUVENILE LAW: CHILDREN IN NEED OF
Ch. 3Child Taken Into Custody

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Ind. Code § 31-34-3-5 (2026).

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The department of child services must have as the department's first priority the immediate needs of the child for medical care, shelter, food, or other crisis services. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-4.5(c).]

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.175.

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