Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 37 > Chapter 8.5 - Juvenile Diversion

• Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
• Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
• Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
• juvenile: as used in this article means any person who is a minor under the law of the state of residence of the parent, guardian, person or agency entitled to the legal custody of such minor. See Indiana Code 31-37-23-1
• juvenile diversion: means :

  Indiana Code 31-37-8.5-1

• Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
• Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
• Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
• restorative justice services: means services focused on repairing the harm caused to victims and the community as a result of a child's behavior. See Indiana Code 31-37-8.5-1
• Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
• Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5