Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 37 > Chapter 1 – Delinquent Children Who Commit Acts That Would Be Offenses if Committed by Adults
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| § 31-37-1-1 | Delinquent child defined |
| § 31-37-1-2 | Delinquent act |
Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 37 > Chapter 1 - Delinquent Children Who Commit Acts That Would Be Offenses if Committed by Adults
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- 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