§ 31-37-5-1 Application of chapter
§ 31-37-5-2 Taking child to designated place pending detention hearing
§ 31-37-5-3 Release or detention of child taken into custody without court order
§ 31-37-5-4 Detention at designated place; notice
§ 31-37-5-5 Investigation, release, or detention by intake officer of child taken into custody without court order
§ 31-37-5-6 Detention hearing
§ 31-37-5-7 Suspension of child’s driving privileges; reinstatement; probationary privileges; removal from record
§ 31-37-5-8 Juvenile court submission of proposed service, program, or placement to department; approval or disapproval by department; emergencies; entry of order by juvenile court; appeal by department
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 37 > Chapter 5 - Child Taken Into Custody

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • 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.
  • juvenile: as used in this article means any person who is a minor under the law of the state of residence of the parent, guardian, person or agency entitled to the legal custody of such minor. See Indiana Code 31-37-23-1
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.