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Ind. Code § 31-37-26-2 — Definitions
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 26: Competency, Indiana Code.
Full text of Ind. Code § 31-37-26-2
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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 12-7-2.1-318 .
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