§ 31-34-12-1 Burden of proof of delinquent act or crime
§ 31-34-12-2 Burden of proof in proceedings to terminate parental rights
§ 31-34-12-3 Burden of proof in other cases
§ 31-34-12-4 Presumption that child is child in need of services
§ 31-34-12-4.5 Presumption if living in household with adult who committed or has been charged with specified offense
§ 31-34-12-5 Admissibility of evidence of prior or subsequent acts or omissions
§ 31-34-12-6 Admissibility of privileged communications
§ 31-34-12-7 Failure to submit to drug or alcohol test
§ 31-34-12-8 Evidence of financial inability to supply food, clothing, or shelter
§ 31-34-12-9 Rebuttable presumption to prohibit in person contact with child
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 34 > Chapter 12 - Findings, Presumptions, and Evidence

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • 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
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.