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Ind. Code § 31-37-26-2

Definitions

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

Sec. 2. 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.

Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.