Indiana § 31-37-6-1 Application of chapter

Indiana Statutes

§ 31-37-6-1 — Application of chapter

Indiana § 31-37-6-1

Art. 37JUVENILE LAW: DELINQUENCY

Ch. 6Detention Hearing

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Ind. Code § 31-37-6-1 (2026).

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(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.]

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(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.]