(a) This section applies to a child who:(1) is adjudicated a delinquent child for an act that if committed by an adult would be:(A) a felony against a person;(B) a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 felony that is a controlled substances offense under IC 35-48-4-1 through IC 35-48-4-5; or(C) burglary as a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 felony under IC 35-43-2-1;(2) is at least fourteen (14) years of age at the time the child committed the act for which the child is being placed; and(3) has two (2) unrelated prior adjudications of delinquency for acts that would be felonies if committed by an adult.(b) A court may place the child in a facility authorized under this chapter for not more than two (2) years.(c) Notwithstanding IC 11-10-2-5, the department of correction may not reduce the period ordered under this section (or IC 31-6-4-15.9(n) before its repeal).[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-15.9(n).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.331.
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