Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 31-37-7-1 — Detention in certain facilities, camps, or schools prohibited
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 7: Detention of Alleged Delinquent Child, Indiana Code.
Full text of Ind. Code § 31-37-7-1
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 1. A child alleged to be a delinquent child under IC 31-37-2 , except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, may not be held in: (1) a secure facility; or (2) a shelter care facility, a forestry camp, or a training school that houses persons charged with, imprisoned for, or incarcerated for crimes. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-6.5(a) part.]
Official sources
Legal terms used in this section
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.