IC 31-37-19-17.4 — Court may order a delinquent child to receive counseling
Chapter 19. Dispositional Decrees
Section text
Sec. 17.4. (a) This section applies if a child is a delinquent child under IC 31-37-1 due to the commission of a delinquent act that, if committed by an adult, would be an offense relating to a criminal sexual act (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-216). (b) The juvenile court may, in addition to any other order or decree the court makes under this chapter, order: (1) the child; and (2) the child's parent or guardian; to receive psychological counseling as directed by the court, subject to the applicable provisions of IC 31-37-17-1.4 and IC 31-37-18-9.
As added by P.L.70-2004, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.125-2007, SEC.3; P.L.146-2008, SEC.653; P.L.114-2012, SEC.53.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)