As used in this chapter, the "county of residence of the child":

1. (1) is the county of residence of the responsible parent; or

2. (2) if there is no responsible parent, is the county within which the guardianship or wardship is established by appointment of the court.

   [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6.5-5-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.16.