Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 31-37-26-2 - DefinitionsThe 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.Added by P.L. 157-2021,SEC. 3, eff. 12/31/2022.