§ 31-41-2-1 Juvenile court dual status child determination
§ 31-41-2-2 Dual status assessment team
§ 31-41-2-3 Dual status team meetings; considerations
§ 31-41-2-4 Statements communicated in a dual status assessment team meeting
§ 31-41-2-5 Dual status team considerations
§ 31-41-2-6 Dual status team reports; recommendations

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 41 > Chapter 2 - Dual Status Assessment Team

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • 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.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.