Indiana legal term
neglected child in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “neglected child” 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 “neglected child” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"neglected child" means a child in need of services under IC 31-34-1 . [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-10-2 part.] (Ind. Code § 31-37-23-5)
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