2006 Indiana Code - CHAPTER 9. JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES IN MARION COUNTY
IC 31-31-9Chapter 9. Juvenile Detention Facilities in Marion County
IC 31-31-9-1
Application of chapter
31-31-9-1 Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a county having a
consolidated city.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
IC 31-31-9-2
Operation and maintenance
31-31-9-2 Sec. 2. The juvenile court shall operate and maintain all
juvenile detention centers located within the county.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
IC 31-31-9-3
Rules; annual inspections and reports
31-31-9-3 Sec. 3. (a) The juvenile detention center shall be
operated in accordance with rules adopted by the department of
correction.
(b) The department of child services shall make an annual
inspection of the center and report to the advisory board whether the
center meets the requirements established by the state department of
health for temporary detention centers. Any noncompliance with
those requirements must be stated in writing to the advisory board.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.145-2006,
SEC.277.
IC 31-31-9-4
Admission to juvenile detention center
31-31-9-4 Sec. 4. The juvenile court judge, after soliciting the
views of the advisory board described in section 8 of this chapter,
shall establish criteria for admission to the juvenile detention center.
The power to order admission to the center remains with the court.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
IC 31-31-9-5
Superintendent; appointment; term of office
31-31-9-5 Sec. 5. The juvenile court judge shall appoint a
superintendent of juvenile detention centers located in the county.
The superintendent serves at the pleasure of the judge.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
IC 31-31-9-6
Superintendent; duties
31-31-9-6 Sec. 6. Under the direction of the juvenile court judge,
the superintendent shall do the following:
(1) Supervise the operations of the juvenile detention centers so
as to provide sound physical care in compliance with state,
county, and other health requirements.
(2) Coordinate a program of constructive activities.
(3) Administer sound, fair, and impartial employment practices.
(4) Supervise employees of the juvenile detention center.
(5) Promote good public relations within the community.
(6) Make necessary written reports to the juvenile court judge
regarding transfers, escapes, or destruction of center property.
(7) Make an annual inspection of the juvenile detention center
and report in writing to the juvenile court judge any
noncompliance with standards established by the commission
on accreditation for corrections.
(8) Perform all other duties assigned by the juvenile court
judge.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
IC 31-31-9-7
Advisory board; duties; rules
31-31-9-7 Sec. 7. (a) The juvenile detention center advisory board
shall:
(1) review the operations of juvenile detention centers located
within the county; and
(2) advise the juvenile court judge on matters relating to the
detention of juveniles in the county.
(b) The advisory board may adopt rules and bylaws for the
management and regulation of the advisory board's affairs, and may
do all things necessary and convenient to carry out this chapter.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
IC 31-31-9-8
Advisory board; members; appointment; qualifications
31-31-9-8 Sec. 8. (a) The advisory board consists of the following
seven (7) members:
(1) Two (2) members, appointed by the juvenile court judge,
who are not members of the same political party.
(2) Two (2) members, appointed by the mayor of the
consolidated city, who are not members of the same political
party.
(3) Three (3) members, appointed by the council, not more than
two (2) of whom may be members of the same political party.
(b) Members of the advisory board must be residents of the
county who have demonstrated an interest in and knowledge of the
juvenile justice system.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
IC 31-31-9-9
Advisory board; terms of office; vacancies; reappointment;
removal
31-31-9-9 Sec. 9. (a) Terms of office for members of the advisory
board are three (3) years. Terms of office begin on January 1 of the
first year and end on December 31 of the third year.
(b) Vacancies in the membership of the advisory board shall be
filled in the same manner as original appointments. Appointments
made to fill vacancies that occur before expiration of a term are for
the remainder of the unexpired term.
(c) Members of the advisory board may be reappointed for one (1)
additional term.
(d) All members of the advisory board serve until their successors
have been appointed.
(e) An advisory board member may be removed for good cause by
the appointing authority. Good cause includes disability,
inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
IC 31-31-9-10
Annual budget
31-31-9-10 Sec. 10. The juvenile court judge shall annually
prepare the detention center budget and forward the budget to the
county fiscal officer in accordance with IC 36-3-6-4.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
IC 31-31-9-11
Expenses
31-31-9-11 Sec. 11. All expenses for the operation of the juvenile
detention center shall be paid out of the county general fund.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Indiana may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.