Indiana § 31-9-2-43.6 "Emergency shelter"

Indiana Statutes

§ 31-9-2-43.6 — "Emergency shelter"

Indiana § 31-9-2-43.6

Art. 9DEFINITIONS

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Ind. Code § 31-9-2-43.6 (2026).

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6. "Emergency shelter", for purposes of IC 31-27, means a short term place of residence, other than a private secure facility, that:

(1)is not locked to prevent a child's departure unless the administrator determines that locking is necessary to protect the child's health; and

(2)provides twenty-four (24) hours a day temporary care for not more than sixty (60) consecutive days to a child who is admitted on an emergency basis.

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6. "Emergency shelter", for purposes of IC 31-27, means a short term place of residence, other than a private
secure facility, that:
(1) is not locked to prevent a child's departure unless the
administrator determines that locking is necessary to protect the
child's health; and
(2) provides twenty-four (24) hours a day temporary care for not
more than sixty (60) consecutive days to a child who is admitted
on an emergency basis.