Ind. Code § 31-37-18-5

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 31-37-18-5 - Release of department of child services from obligations to child placed in state institution for voluntary treatment

If the court authorizes a child who is under the custody or supervision of the department to be placed in a state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2-184) for voluntary treatment in accordance with IC 12-26-3, the court may not release the department from obligations of the department to the child until the earlier of:

(1) the date the child is discharged; or

(2) the date that a parent, guardian, or other responsible person approved by the court assumes the obligations.

IC 31-37-18-5

Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(d) part.

As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L. 145-2006, SEC.344; P.L. 146-2008, SEC.645.