Ind. Code § 31-31-4-1 Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a judicial circuit having a population of less than fifty thousand (50,000).
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9-2.1(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
Ind. Code ch. 31-31-4
Ind. Code ch. 31-31-4
in effectInd. Code § 31-31-4-2 Appointment
Sec. 2. The judge of a juvenile court may appoint one (1) or more part-time juvenile court referees.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9-2.1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.111; P.L.201-2011, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 31-31-4-3 Qualifications
Sec. 3. A person appointed as a part-time juvenile court referee under this chapter must be admitted to the practice of law in Indiana.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9-2.1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 31-31-4-4 Funding for salaries
Sec. 4. The salary of a part-time juvenile court referee appointed under this chapter shall be paid from juvenile probation user's fees under IC 31-40-2 upon the approval of the county fiscal body.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9-2.1(b) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 31-31-4-5 Duties
Sec. 5. A part-time juvenile court referee shall perform the duties described in IC 31-31-3-6.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-9-2.1(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
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