Ind. Code ch. 31-31-9

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Ind. Code § 31-31-9-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a county having a consolidated city. [1997 Recodification Citation: New.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 31-31-9-1.5 "Executive committee"

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "executive committee" means the executive committee elected under IC 33-33-49-14 (before its repeal) or under IC 33-33-49-14.1. As added by P.L.142-2007, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.76-2026, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 31-31-9-2 Operation and maintenance

Sec. 2. The executive committee shall operate and maintain all juvenile detention centers located within the county. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9.5-6(c).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 31-31-9-3 Rules; annual inspections and reports

Sec. 3. (a) The juvenile detention center shall be operated in accordance with rules adopted by the department of correction. (b) The department of child services shall make an annual inspection of the center and report to the advisory board whether the center meets the requirements established by the Indiana department of health for temporary detention centers. Any noncompliance with those requirements must be stated in writing to the advisory board. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9.5-5.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.277; P.L.56-2023, SEC.304.

Ind. Code § 31-31-9-4 Admission to juvenile detention center

Sec. 4. The executive committee, after soliciting the views of the advisory board described in section 8 of this chapter, shall establish criteria for admission to the juvenile detention center. The power to order admission to the center remains with the court. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9.5-6(b).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 31-31-9-5 Superintendent; appointment; term of office

Sec. 5. The executive committee shall appoint a superintendent of juvenile detention centers located in the county. The superintendent serves at the pleasure of the executive committee. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9.5-6(a).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 31-31-9-6 Superintendent; duties

Sec. 6. Under the direction of the executive committee, the superintendent shall do the following: (1) Supervise the operations of the juvenile detention centers so as to provide sound physical care in compliance with state, county, and other health requirements. (2) Coordinate a program of constructive activities. (3) Administer sound, fair, and impartial employment practices. (4) Supervise employees of the juvenile detention center. (5) Promote good public relations within the community. (6) Make necessary written reports to the juvenile court judge and the executive committee regarding transfers, escapes, or destruction of center property. (7) Make an annual inspection of the juvenile detention center and report in writing to the juvenile court judge and the executive committee any noncompliance with standards established by the commission on accreditation for corrections. (8) Perform all other duties assigned by the executive committee. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9.5-6(d).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 31-31-9-7 Advisory board; duties; rules

Sec. 7. (a) The juvenile detention center advisory board shall: (1) review the operations of juvenile detention centers located within the county; and (2) advise the executive committee and the juvenile court judge on matters relating to the detention of juveniles in the county. (b) The advisory board may adopt rules and bylaws for the management and regulation of the advisory board's affairs, and may do all things necessary and convenient to carry out this chapter. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9.5-2 part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 31-31-9-8 Advisory board; members; appointment; qualifications

Sec. 8. (a) The advisory board consists of the following seven (7) members: (1) Two (2) members, appointed by the executive committee, who are not members of the same political party. (2) Two (2) members, appointed by the mayor of the consolidated city, who are not members of the same political party. (3) Three (3) members, appointed by the council, not more than two (2) of whom may be members of the same political party. (b) Members of the advisory board must be residents of the county who have demonstrated an interest in and knowledge of the juvenile justice system. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9.5-3(a), (b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 31-31-9-9 Advisory board; terms of office; vacancies; reappointment; removal

Sec. 9. (a) Terms of office for members of the advisory board are three (3) years. Terms of office begin on January 1 of the first year and end on December 31 of the third year. (b) Vacancies in the membership of the advisory board shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments. Appointments made to fill vacancies that occur before expiration of a term are for the remainder of the unexpired term. (c) Members of the advisory board may be reappointed for one (1) additional term. (d) All members of the advisory board serve until their successors have been appointed. (e) An advisory board member may be removed for good cause by the appointing authority. Good cause includes disability, inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9.5-3(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 31-31-9-10 Annual budget

Sec. 10. The executive committee shall annually prepare the detention center budget and forward the budget to the county fiscal officer in accordance with IC 36-3-6-4. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9.5-6(e).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 31-31-9-11 Expenses

Sec. 11. All expenses for the operation of the juvenile detention center shall be paid out of the county general fund. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9.5-6(f).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.

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