CHAPTER 9. JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES IN MARION COUNTY
IC 31-31-9
Chapter 9. Juvenile Detention Facilities in Marion County
IC 31-31-9-1
Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a county having a consolidatedcity.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.
IC 31-31-9-1.5
"Executive committee"
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "executive committee" meansthe executive committee elected under IC 33-33-49-14.
As added by P.L.142-2007, SEC.1.
IC 31-31-9-2
Operation and maintenance
Sec. 2. The executive committee shall operate and maintain alljuvenile detention centers located within the county.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.2.
IC 31-31-9-3
Rules; annual inspections and reports
Sec. 3. (a) The juvenile detention center shall be operated inaccordance with rules adopted by the department of correction.
(b) The department of child services shall make an annualinspection of the center and report to the advisory board whether thecenter meets the requirements established by the state department ofhealth for temporary detention centers. Any noncompliance withthose 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
Sec. 4. The executive committee, after soliciting the views of theadvisory board described in section 8 of this chapter, shall establishcriteria for admission to the juvenile detention center. The power toorder admission to the center remains with the court.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.3.
IC 31-31-9-5
Superintendent; appointment; term of office
Sec. 5. The executive committee shall appoint a superintendent ofjuvenile detention centers located in the county. The superintendentserves at the pleasure of the executive committee.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.4.
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Superintendent; duties Sec. 6. Under the direction of the executive committee, thesuperintendent shall do the following:
(1) Supervise the operations of the juvenile detention centers soas 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 judgeand the executive committee regarding transfers, escapes, ordestruction of center property.
(7) Make an annual inspection of the juvenile detention centerand report in writing to the juvenile court judge and theexecutive committee any noncompliance with standardsestablished by the commission on accreditation for corrections.
(8) Perform all other duties assigned by the executivecommittee.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.5.
IC 31-31-9-7
Advisory board; duties; rules
Sec. 7. (a) The juvenile detention center advisory board shall:
(1) review the operations of juvenile detention centers locatedwithin the county; and
(2) advise the executive committee and the juvenile court judgeon matters relating to the detention of juveniles in the county.
(b) The advisory board may adopt rules and bylaws for themanagement and regulation of the advisory board's affairs, and maydo all things necessary and convenient to carry out this chapter.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.6.
IC 31-31-9-8
Advisory board; members; appointment; qualifications
Sec. 8. (a) The advisory board consists of the following seven (7)members:
(1) Two (2) members, appointed by the executive committee,who are not members of the same political party.
(2) Two (2) members, appointed by the mayor of theconsolidated city, who are not members of the same politicalparty.
(3) Three (3) members, appointed by the council, not more thantwo (2) of whom may be members of the same political party.
(b) Members of the advisory board must be residents of thecounty who have demonstrated an interest in and knowledge of thejuvenile justice system.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.7.
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Advisory board; terms of office; vacancies; reappointment;
removal
Sec. 9. (a) Terms of office for members of the advisory board arethree (3) years. Terms of office begin on January 1 of the first yearand end on December 31 of the third year.
(b) Vacancies in the membership of the advisory board shall befilled in the same manner as original appointments. Appointmentsmade to fill vacancies that occur before expiration of a term are forthe 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 successorshave been appointed.
(e) An advisory board member may be removed for good cause bythe 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
Sec. 10. The executive committee shall annually prepare thedetention center budget and forward the budget to the county fiscalofficer in accordance with IC 36-3-6-4.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.142-2007, SEC.8.
IC 31-31-9-11
Expenses
Sec. 11. All expenses for the operation of the juvenile detentioncenter shall be paid out of the county general fund.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.14.