Ind. Code ch. 31-37-9

in effect

Ind. Code § 31-37-9-1 Informal adjustment; implementation of program

Sec. 1. After the preliminary inquiry and upon approval by the juvenile court, the intake officer may implement a program of informal adjustment if the officer has probable cause to believe that the child is a delinquent child. Results of a risk screening tool shall be used to inform recommendations for the use of informal adjustment. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.629; P.L.46-2016, SEC.17; P.L.101-2022, SEC.19.

Ind. Code § 31-37-9-2 Consent; payment for services

Sec. 2. The child and the child's parent, guardian, custodian, or attorney must consent to the program of informal adjustment. Before payment for services to the family may be paid, written consent must also be obtained from the department. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.630.

Ind. Code § 31-37-9-3 Petition for compliance

Sec. 3. If: (1) the child is an alleged delinquent child; and (2) the child's parent, guardian, or custodian fails to participate in the program of informal adjustment; the probation department or the department may file a petition for compliance. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.338.

Ind. Code § 31-37-9-4 Notice, hearing, and order for compliance; contempt

Sec. 4. (a) Upon the filing of a petition for compliance and after notice and a hearing on the petition for compliance, the juvenile court may order the parent, guardian, or custodian of a child to participate in a program of informal adjustment implemented under section 1 of this chapter. (b) A parent, guardian, or custodian who fails to participate in a program of informal adjustment ordered by the court may be found in contempt of court. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(c) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.631.

Ind. Code § 31-37-9-5 Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(d) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Repealed by P.L.197-1997, SEC.29.

Ind. Code § 31-37-9-6 Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(e) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Repealed by P.L.197-1997, SEC.29.

Ind. Code § 31-37-9-7 Duration of program

Sec. 7. A program of informal adjustment may not exceed six (6) months. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(f) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.632; P.L.101-2022, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 31-37-9-8 Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(g) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Repealed by P.L.197-1997, SEC.29.

Ind. Code § 31-37-9-9 Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(h) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.114. Repealed by P.L.101-2022, SEC.21.

Ind. Code § 31-37-9-10 Repealed

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-12(i) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.115. Repealed by P.L.101-2022, SEC.22.

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