Ind. Code § 31-34-19-5

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 31-34-19-5 - Release of local office or the department of child services from obligations to child placed in state institution

If the court authorizes a child who is under the custody or supervision of a local office or the department to be placed in a state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2-184) for voluntary treatment in accordance with IC 12-26-3, the court may not release the department from obligations of the local office or the department to the child until a parent, guardian, or other responsible person approved by the court assumes the obligations.

IC 31-34-19-5

Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(d) part.

Amended by P.L. 128-2012, SEC. 164, eff. 7/1/2012.

As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L. 145-2006, SEC.310.