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31-40-1-1. Application of Article

Sec. 1. This article applies to costs paid by the department, the department of correction, and counties under this chapter, including costs resulting from the institutional placement of a child adjudicated a delinquent child or a child in need of services. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-18(a).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.663; P.L.204-2011, […]

31-40-1-1.5. Definitions

Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this chapter, “costs of secure detention” includes all expenses relating to any of the following items: (1) Construction, repair, operation, maintenance, and administration of a secure detention facility. (2) Room, board, supervision, and support services for housing at a secure detention facility of a child who has been: (A) […]

31-40-1-3. Obligation of Parent or Guardian for Cost of Services Provided to Child Adjudicated Delinquent or in Need of Services; Child Support Obligation Worksheet; Manner of Payment

     Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2023. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2023. Sec. 3. (a) A parent or guardian of the estate of: (1) a child adjudicated a delinquent child or a child in need of services; or (2) a participant in a program of informal adjustment approved by a […]