IN HB 1208

This bill repeals language concerning certain juvenile fines, fees, and costs. 

Key Provisions: 

• Repeals language concerning: 
  • (1) reimbursement by a parent to a county for certain costs related to the placement of a child in need of services (CHINS), placement of a delinquent child, or a child made a ward of the department of child services (DCS)
  • (2) reimbursement by a parent to the department of correction for costs of certain services 
  • (3) certain juvenile probation fees
  • (4) court costs for CHINS and delinquency proceedings
  • (5) costs for a child returned to Indiana under an interstate compact
  • (6) reimbursement by a parent to a county for public defender services provided to a child
  • (7) fines, costs, and fees imposed on a delinquent child, or the parent or guardian of a delinquent child, throughout the juvenile code. 
• Provides that any: (1) outstanding costs, fees, or other financial obligations; or (2) any warrant based solely on costs, fees, or other financial obligations that have been imposed on a delinquent child or the parent or guardian of a delinquent child are vacated and unenforceable. 

You can read the full bill here.