(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.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.101-2022, SEC.12.
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