Ind. Code ch. 31-37-2

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Ind. Code § 31-37-2-1 Delinquent child defined

Sec. 1. A child is a delinquent child if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child: (1) commits a delinquent act described in this chapter; and (2) needs care, treatment, or rehabilitation that: (A) the child is not receiving; (B) the child is unlikely to accept voluntarily; and (C) is unlikely to be provided or accepted without the coercive intervention of the court. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-1(b) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 31-37-2-2 Delinquent act; leaving home without permission of parent, guardian, or custodian

Sec. 2. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child leaves home or a specific location previously designated by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian: (1) without reasonable cause; and (2) without permission of the parent, guardian, or custodian, who requests the child's return. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.187-2015, SEC.28.

Ind. Code § 31-37-2-3 Delinquent act; violation of compulsory school attendance law

Sec. 3. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child violates IC 20-33-2 concerning compulsory school attendance. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.209.

Ind. Code § 31-37-2-4 Delinquent act; habitual disobedience of parent, guardian, or custodian

Sec. 4. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child habitually disobeys the reasonable and lawful commands of the child's parent, guardian, or custodian. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 31-37-2-5 Delinquent act; curfew violation

Sec. 5. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child commits a curfew violation under IC 31-37-3. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 31-37-2-6 Delinquent act; violation concerning minors and alcoholic beverages

Sec. 6. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child violates IC 7.1-5-7 concerning minors and alcoholic beverages. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 31-37-2-7 Delinquent act; fireworks violation

Sec. 7. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child violates IC 22-11-14-6(c) concerning minors and fireworks. As added by P.L.187-2006, SEC.16.

Ind. Code § 31-37-2-8 Delinquent acts: fleeing; violating home detention; removing monitoring device; failure to return

Sec. 8. A child commits a delinquent act if, before becoming eighteen (18) years of age, the child: (1) intentionally flees from lawful detention (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-186) where the child has been placed; (2) knowingly or intentionally violates a home detention order imposed on the child; (3) intentionally removes, disables, or interferes with the operation of an electronic monitoring device or GPS tracking device that the child is required to wear; or (4) knowingly or intentionally fails to return to lawful detention following temporary leave granted for a specified purpose or limited period; due to an allegation or adjudication that the child committed an act described in this chapter. As added by P.L.84-2022, SEC.3.

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