Indiana Code - Family Law and Juvenile Law - Title 31, Section 31-34-5-1

Time for hearing; notice

Sec. 1. If a child taken into custody under IC 31-34-2 is not
released, a detention hearing shall be held not later than forty-eight
(48) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after
the child is taken into custody. If the detention hearing is not held,
the child shall be released. Notice of the time, place, and purpose of
the detention hearing shall be given to the following:
(1) The child.
(2) The child's parent, guardian, or custodian if the person can
be located.

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.35-1998, SEC.6.

Last modified: May 24, 2006