Sec. 1. If the parent or guardian of the estate:

(1) defaults in reimbursing the county or department, as ordered by the juvenile court; or

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-40-4-1

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) fails to pay a fee authorized by this article;

the juvenile court may find the parent or guardian in contempt and enter judgment for the amount due.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-18(g) part.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.672.