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Ind. Code § 36-2-13-15: Ind. Code § 36-2-13-15

Civil

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Counties may require persons detained in jail for over 72 hours to reimburse the county for housing costs and investigation/collection expenses, unless the detainee's family income is below 150% of federal poverty level.

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