Sec. 7. The:

(1) child;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-10-7

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • 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.
  • juvenile: as used in this article means any person who is a minor under the law of the state of residence of the parent, guardian, person or agency entitled to the legal custody of such minor. See Indiana Code 31-37-23-1
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(2) child’s parent, guardian, or custodian; and

(3) prosecuting attorney;

are parties to the proceedings described in the juvenile law and have all rights of parties provided under the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-9(g).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.