Section 31-9-2-0.5 - "Abandoned infant" "Abandoned infant", for purposes of IC 31-34-21-5.6, means:
(1) a child who is less than twelve (12) months of age and whose parent, guardian, or custodian has knowingly or intentionally left the child in: (A) an environment that endangers the child's life or health; or(B) a hospital or medical facility; and has no reasonable plan to assume the care, custody, and control of the child; or
(2) a child who is, or who appears to be, not more than thirty (30) days of age and whose parent: (A) has knowingly or intentionally left the child with an emergency medical services provider; and(B) did not express an intent to return for the child.Amended by P.L. 128-2012, SEC. 22, eff. 7/1/2012.As added by P.L. 35-1998, SEC.2. Amended by P.L. 133-2000, SEC.1; P.L. 217-2001, SEC.2; P.L. 1-2009, SEC.155.