Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-9-2-101

  • 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.
   Sec. 101. “Reason to believe”, for purposes of IC 31-33, means evidence that, if presented to individuals of similar background and training, would cause the individuals to believe that a child was abused or neglected.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-2.1(4).]

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