Indiana Code 4-13-19-1. “Child”
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Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “child” means a person who:
(2) is at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time a complaint is made but was less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the alleged act or omission that is the subject of the complaint; or
(1) is less than eighteen (18) years of age;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 4-13-19-1
- child: means a person who:
Indiana Code 4-13-19-1
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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.
(3) is at least eighteen (18) years of age but has been under the continuing jurisdiction of a juvenile court based upon an informal adjustment, child in need of services action under IC 31-34, or termination of parental rights action under IC 31-35 since becoming eighteen (18) years of age.
As added by P.L.182-2009(ss), SEC.55.