Section 12-26-1-4 - Juvenile court; placement only in child caring institutions; transfer of proceedings(a) A juvenile court has concurrent jurisdiction over proceedings under this article that involve a child.(b) The juvenile court may not commit or temporarily place a child under this article in a facility other than a child caring institution. If the juvenile court determines that commitment or temporary placement of a child in another facility is necessary, the juvenile court shall transfer the proceeding to a court having probate jurisdiction.Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-5(d).
As added by P.L. 2-1992, SEC.20.