Indiana § 12-26-1-4 - Juvenile court; placement only in child caring institutions; transfer of proceedings
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§ 12-26-1-4. Juvenile court; placement only in child caring institutions; transfer of proceedings
Sec. 4. (a) A juvenile court has concurrent jurisdiction over proceedings under this article that involve a child.
(b) The juvenile court may not commit or temporarily place a child under this article in a facility other than a child caring institution. If the juvenile court determines that commitment or temporary placement of a child in another facility is necessary, the juvenile court shall transfer the proceeding to a court having probate jurisdiction.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-5(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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