§ 31-32-2-1 Rights of child
§ 31-32-2-2 Additional rights of child charged with delinquent act
§ 31-32-2-2.5 Privileged statements made to a mental health evaluator; exceptions
§ 31-32-2-3 Rights of parent, guardian, or custodian
§ 31-32-2-4 Waiver to court having criminal jurisdiction; requirement for criminal charge or conviction
§ 31-32-2-5 Parent’s right to representation by counsel
§ 31-32-2-6 Adjudication not considered criminal conviction; civil disability not imposed
§ 31-32-2-7 Contact with juvenile justice system not disqualification from governmental application, examination, or appointment
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 32 > Chapter 2 - Rights of Persons Subject to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction

  • Case law: The law as laid down in cases that have been decided in the decisions of the courts.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • 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.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • 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.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.