Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a child alleged to be a delinquent child. (b) This chapter does not apply to a child less than twelve (12) years of age unless: (1) the child poses an imminent risk of harm to the community; or (2) the court makes a written finding that detention is essential to protect the community and no reasonable alternatives exist to reduce the risk. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-5(a) part.]
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