Juvenile Court; Placement Only in Child Caring Institutions; Transfer of Proceedings

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Sec. 4. (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.


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