Indiana Statutes

§ 31-37-26-2 — Definitions

Indiana·Art. 37 JUVENILE LAW: DELINQUENCY·Ch. 26 Competency

The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1)"Competent" and "competency" mean the present ability of a child to:
(A)understand the nature and objectives of a proceeding against the child; and
(B)assist in the child's defense.
(2)"State institution" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-7-2-184.

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.157-2021, SEC.3.

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