Ind. Code § 31-37-6-1
Application of chapter
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Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2018
Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to a child alleged to be a delinquent child.
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a child alleged to be a delinquent child.
(b) This chapter does not apply to a child less than twelve (12) years of age unless:
(1) the child poses an imminent risk of harm to the community; or
(2) the court makes a written finding that detention is essential to protect the community and no reasonable alternatives exist to reduce the risk.
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