Section 33-23-16-9.5 - [Effective 7/1/2024] As used in this chapter, "safe baby court" means a problem solving court focused on addressing the needs of families who have a child in need of services who is three (3) years of age or younger by surrounding the family with support services to:
(1) reduce: (B) incidences of repeat maltreatment; and(C) the long term and short term effects of traumatic experiences occurring on a child's brain development;(2) promote: (A) public safety through the reductions described in subdivision (1); and(B) effective interaction and the use of resources among both public and private stakeholders; and(3) increase the personal, familial, and societal accountability of families.Added by P.L. 51-2024,SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2024.