Section 31-37-6-1 - Application of chapter(a) This chapter applies only to a child alleged to be a delinquent child.(b) This chapter does not apply to a child less than twelve (12) years of age unless:(1) the child poses an imminent risk of harm to the community; or(2) the court makes a written finding that detention is essential to protect the community and no reasonable alternatives exist to reduce the risk.Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-5(a) part.
Amended by P.L. 101-2022,SEC. 12, eff. 7/1/2022.As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.20.