Indiana Statutes
§ 31-40-4-1 — Contempt
Indiana § 31-40-4-1
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Bluebook
Ind. Code § 31-40-4-1 (2026).
Text
If the parent or guardian of the estate:
(1)defaults in reimbursing the county or department, as ordered
by the juvenile court; or
(2)fails to pay a fee authorized by this article;
the juvenile court may find the parent or guardian in contempt and
enter judgment for the amount due.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-18(g)
part.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.146-2008,
SEC.672.
Nearby Sections
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§ 31-10-1-1
Purpose of recodification act§ 31-10-1-2
Statutory construction§ 31-10-1-3
Effect on existing rights and liabilities§ 31-10-1-5
References to repealed or replaced statutes§ 31-10-1-7
References to rules§ 31-10-2-1
Policy and purpose§ 31-10-2-3
Rights of persons with a disability§ 31-11-0.1-1
"Repealed statutes"§ 31-11-1-1
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Indiana § 31-40-4-1, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/in/31-40-4-1.