Indiana Code § 31-34-19-5

Release of local office or the department of child services from obligations to child placed in state institution
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Sec. 5. If the court authorizes a child who is under the custody or supervision of a local office or the department to be placed in a state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2-184 ) for voluntary treatment in accordance with IC 12-26-3 , the court may not release the department from obligations of the local office or the department to the child until a parent, guardian, or other responsible person approved by the court assumes the obligations. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.3(d) part.]

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