Indiana Code 31-30-1-5. Concurrent original jurisdiction with probate court
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Sec. 5. A juvenile court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the probate court in the following proceedings:
(2) Proceedings to terminate the parent-child relationship under IC 31-35.
(1) Proceedings to commit children under IC 12-26.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-30-1-5
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Probate: Proving a will
However, the juvenile court’s jurisdiction is limited as described in IC 12-26-1-4.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-2-1.1(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.13.