Indiana § 31-37-22-8 - Description by local alternative facility seeking court approval
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§ 31-37-22-8. Description by local alternative facility seeking court approval
Sec. 8. A local alternative facility seeking the approval of the juvenile court shall provide the court with a description of the following:
(1) The facility's location and facilities.
(2) The facility's staff, including personnel qualifications.
(3) The maximum number of children who may be housed in the facility, including a ratio of staff to children when the facility is at maximum capacity.
(4) Funding sources.
(5) Programs that will be provided for children who are housed in the facility.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-16(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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