Sec. 37. (a) “Delinquent child”, for purposes of the juvenile law, except as provided in subsection (b), means:

(1) a child described in IC 31-37-1-1; or

(2) a child described in IC 31-37-2-1.

     (b) “Delinquent child”, for purposes of IC 31-37-23, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-37-23-4.

[1997 Recodification Citation: subsection (a) New; Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: subsection (b) formerly 31-6-10-2 part.]

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