Indiana Statutes

§ 31-37-23-5 — "Dependent child" or "neglected child" defined

Indiana § 31-37-23-5

JurisdictionIndiana

Art. 37JUVENILE LAW: DELINQUENCY

Ch. 23Interstate Compact on Juveniles

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Ind. Code § 31-37-23-5 (2026).

Text

As used in this chapter, "dependent child" or
"neglected child" means a child in need of services under IC 31-34-1.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-10-2 part.]

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.

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§ 31-10-1-1

Purpose of recodification act

§ 31-10-1-2

Statutory construction

§ 31-10-1-3

Effect on existing rights and liabilities

§ 31-10-1-4

Recodification of prior family law and juvenile law

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References to repealed or replaced statutes

§ 31-10-1-6

References to provisions of recodification act

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References to rules

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References to provisions of prior family law and juvenile law

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Policy and purpose

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"Repealed statutes"

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