Indiana Code
Ind. Code § 12-26-1-4 (2025)
Juvenile court; placement only in child caring institutions; transfer of proceedings
✓ 2025 Indiana Code: the 2026 session is not included
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.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3
cases, 2004–2005 · leading case: In re K.G., 808 N.E.2d 631 (Ind. 2004).
In re K.G., 808 N.E.2d 631 (Ind. 2004). “§ 12-26-1-4 (declaring in the context of voluntary or involuntary commitment proceedings, "The juvenile court may not commit or temporarily place a child under this article in a facility other than a child caring institution").”
In Re KG, 808 N.E.2d 631 (Ind. 2004). “at 34 (order of court dated March 19, 2002); see also I.C. § 12-26-1-4 (declaring in the context of voluntary or involuntary commitment proceedings, "The juvenile court may not commit or temporarily place a child under this article in a facility other than a child caring…”
In re R.L.H., 831 N.E.2d 250 (Ind. Ct. App. 2005). “" See Ind. Code § 12-26-1-4 . A "child caring institution" is a residential facility that provides mental health services and operates under a license issued by the Indiana Division of Family and Children.”
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