31-32-12-1. Mental or Physical Examination or Treatment
Sec. 1. If the procedures under IC 31-32-13 are followed, the juvenile court may authorize mental or physical examinations, including drug and alcohol screens, or treatment under the following circumstances: (1) If the court has not authorized the filing of a petition but a physician certifies that an emergency exists, the court: (A) may order […]
31-32-12-2. Temporary Confinement of Child
Sec. 2. (a) The juvenile court may order temporary confinement for not more than fourteen (14) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, to complete the mental or physical examination of a child. (b) This section does not authorize a commitment under IC 12-26. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-12(b).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
31-32-12-3. Return of Child After Passing of Emergency
Sec. 3. Whenever an emergency has passed or whenever medical care is no longer necessary under section 1(2) of this chapter, the child shall be returned to the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian unless: (1) a petition has been filed; and (2) the court has determined under IC 31-34-5 or IC 31-37-5 that the child […]
31-32-12-4. Effect of Chapter
Sec. 4. This chapter is in addition to, is not limited by, and does not limit IC 16-36-3. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-12(d).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.