Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a final determination made under section 1 of this chapter (or IC 31-7-8-3 before its repeal) is conclusive among the parties to the action and among persons who make claims under parties to the action.

     (b) A defendant who was less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time the determination under section 1 of this chapter (or IC 31-7-8-3 before its repeal) became final may petition the circuit or superior court in which the original action was taken to review the determination. This petition must be filed before the individual becomes nineteen (19) years of age.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-8-4.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.5.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-13-2-2

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.