Indiana legal term
Adjudicated delinquent in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Adjudicated delinquent” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “Adjudicated delinquent” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Adjudicated delinquent" means a person found to have committed an offense that if committed by an adult would be a criminal offense. (Ind. Code § 11-13-4.5-1.5)
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