Ind. Code § 31-37-26-2

Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 31-37-26-2 - Definitions

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.

IC 31-37-26-2

Added by P.L. 157-2021,SEC. 3, eff. 12/31/2022.