Indiana Code 31-37-18-4. Discharge of child; continuance of proceeding; no release of department from obligations to child
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Sec. 4. If:
(2) the juvenile court initiates a commitment proceeding; or
(1) a child is referred to a probate court;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-18-4
- juvenile: as used in this article means any person who is a minor under the law of the state of residence of the parent, guardian, person or agency entitled to the legal custody of such minor. See Indiana Code 31-37-23-1
- Probate: Proving a will
(3) the court transfers a commitment proceeding under IC 12-26-1-4;
the juvenile court shall discharge the child or continue the court’s proceedings under the juvenile law. However, if the child is under the custody or supervision of the department, the juvenile court may not release the department from the obligations of the department to the child pending the outcome of the proceeding under IC 12-26.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(c) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.343; P.L.146-2008, SEC.644.