Title 31, FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW

Sec. 191. "Prosecuting attorney", for purposes of the juvenile law, means the prosecuting attorney or the prosecuting attorney's deputy. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 192. "Prospective adoptive parent", for purposes of IC 31-19-2-15, means a person who has filed a petition for adoption of a child under IC 31-19-2-2. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 193. (a) "Provider", for purposes of IC 31-28-2 and IC 31-28-3, means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, or a governmental entity that is enrolled in the Medicaid program under rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the office of Medicaid policy and planning. (b) "Provid…

Sec. 194. "Public welfare", for purposes of IC 31-25-3 and IC 31-25-4, means any form of public welfare or Social Security provided in IC 31-25-3 or IC 31-25-4. The term does not include direct township assistance as administered by township trustees under IC 12-20. As added by P…

Sec. 195. "Putative father", for purposes of IC 31-19 and IC 31-35-1, means a male of any age who is alleged to be or claims that he may be a child's father but who: (1) is not presumed to be the child's father under IC 31-14-7-1(1) or IC 31-14-7-1(2); and (2) has not established…

Sec. 196. "Qualified medical practitioner", for purposes of this chapter, means the following: (1) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5. (2) A physician assistant licensed under IC 25-27.5. (3) A physical therapist licensed under IC 25-27. (4) An advanced practice registered nur…

Sec. 197. "Reason to believe", for purposes of IC 31-33, means evidence that, if presented to individuals of similar background and training, would cause the individuals to believe that a child was abused or neglected. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 198. "Reasonable and prudent parent standard", for purposes of IC 31-27, IC 31-34, and IC 31-37, means the standard characterized by careful and sensible parental decisions that maintain the health, safety, and best interests of a child. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 199. "Receiving state", for purposes of the Interstate Compact on Juveniles under IC 31-37-23-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-37-23-1. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 2. "Abandoned", for purposes of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act under IC 31-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-21-2-2. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 20. "Appropriate public authorities", for purposes of IC 31-28-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-28-4-3. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 200. "Recipient", for purposes of IC 31-25-3 and IC 31-25-4, means a person who has received or is receiving assistance for the person or another person. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 201. (a) "Record", for purposes of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act under IC 31-18.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-18.5-1-2. (b) "Record", for purposes of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act under IC 31-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-21-2-17. As…

Sec. 202. "Region", for purposes of this title, refers to an area in Indiana designated as a region by the department. However, for purposes of IC 31-26-6, the term refers to a service region established under IC 31-26-6. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 203. "Regional services council", for purposes of this title, refers to a regional services council established for a region under IC 31-26-6-4. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 204. "Register", for purposes of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act under IC 31-18.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-18.5-1-2. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 205. "Registering tribunal", for purposes of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act under IC 31-18.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-18.5-1-2. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 206. "Registry", for purposes of IC 31-19-5, refers to the putative father registry established by IC 31-19-5-2. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 207. (a) "Relative", for purposes of IC 31-19-18 and IC 31-19-25, means: (1) an adoptive or whole blood related parent; (2) a sibling; or (3) a child. (b) "Relative", for purposes of IC 31-34-3, means: (1) a maternal or paternal grandparent; (2) an adult aunt or uncle; (3) a…

Sec. 207.5. "Religious organization", for purposes of section 177 of this chapter, refers to any of the following: (1) A house of worship, including a church, synagogue, shrine, mosque, or temple. (2) A religious: (A) group; (B) corporation; (C) association; (D) school or educati…

Sec. 208. "Relocating individual", for purposes of IC 31-14-13 and IC 31-17-2.2, means an individual who has or is seeking: (1) custody of a child, whether by court order or by paternity affidavit under IC 16-37-2; or (2) parenting time with a child, whether by court order or by …

Sec. 209. "Relocation", for purposes of IC 31-14-13 and IC 31-17-2.2, means a change in the primary residence of an individual for a period of at least sixty (60) days. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 21. "Assessment", for purposes of IC 31-25 and IC 31-33, means an initial and ongoing investigation or evaluation that includes: (1) a review and determination of the safety issues that affect a child and: (A) a child's parents, guardians, or custodians; or (B) another indiv…

Sec. 210. "Residence", for purposes of the Interstate Compact on Juveniles under IC 31-37-23-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-37-23-1. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 211. "Residence state", for purposes of the Interstate Compact on Adoption Assistance under IC 31-19-29, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-19-29-2. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 212. "Residential placement committee", for purposes of IC 31-25-2-23, means a committee that reviews the placement of youth in a child caring institution, a private secure facility, or a group home licensed by the department to ensure that the placement is in the least rest…

Sec. 213. "Respondent", for purposes of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act under IC 31-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-21-2-18. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 214. "Responding state", for purposes of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act under IC 31-18.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-18.5-1-2. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 215. "Responding tribunal", for purposes of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act under IC 31-18.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-18.5-1-2. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 216. "Restorative justice services" has the meaning set forth in IC 31-37-8.5-1. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 216.5. (a) "Reunification services" means all services that are provided: (1) to a parent, guardian, or custodian of a child who is the subject of a petition alleging that the child is a child in need of services; and (2) with the intent of rehabilitating the relationship be…

Sec. 217. "Risk and needs assessment tool" means a validated instrument approved by the judicial conference of Indiana for use at appropriate stages in the juvenile justice system to identify specific risk factors and needs shown to be statistically related to a child's risk of r…

Sec. 218. "Risk screening tool" means a validated screening instrument approved by the judicial conference of Indiana that: (1) measures a child's risk to reoffend; and (2) is used to inform a child's eligibility to participate in juvenile diversion and informal adjustment. As ad…

Sec. 219. "Safe haven infant", for purposes of IC 31-34 and IC 31-35, means a child: (1) who is, or appears to be, not more than sixty (60) days of age; and (2) who has been voluntarily left: (A) by a parent with an emergency medical services provider (as defined in IC 16-41-10-1…

Sec. 22. "Assistance", for purposes of the following statutes, means money or services regardless of the source, paid or furnished under any of the following statutes: (1) IC 31-25-3. (2) IC 31-25-4. (3) IC 31-26-3.5. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 220. "School", for purposes of section 71 of this chapter and IC 31-39-2-13.8, means a: (1) public school (including a charter school as defined in IC 20-24-1-4); or (2) nonpublic school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-12); that must comply with the education records privacy provi…

Sec. 220.5. "Screened out", with regard to a report of known or suspected child abuse or neglect under IC 31-33, means that the department: (1) received the report under IC 31-33-7; and (2) did not refer the report for investigation under IC 31-33-9 based on the department's dete…

Sec. 221. "Secure detention facility", for purposes of this title, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-40-1-1.5. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 222. "Secure facility", for purposes of the juvenile law, means a place of residence, other than a shelter care facility, that prohibits the departure of a child. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 223. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), "secure private facility", for purposes of the juvenile law, means the following: (1) A facility that is licensed under IC 31-27 to operate as a secure private facility. (2) A private facility that is licensed in another state t…

Sec. 224. "Sending state", for purposes of the Interstate Compact on Juveniles under IC 31-37-23-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-37-23-1. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 225. "Services", for purposes of IC 31-40-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-40-1-1.5. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 226. "Services or items", for purposes of IC 31-36-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-36-3-1. As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.

Sec. 227. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), "shelter care facility", for purposes of the juvenile law, means a place of residence that: (1) is licensed under the laws of any state; and (2) is not locked to prevent a child's departure unless the administrator determines th…

Sec. 228. (a) "Sibling", for purposes of IC 31-19, IC 31-28-5, and IC 31-34 (except for IC 31-34-3-4.5), means a brother or sister by blood, half-blood, or adoption. (b) "Sibling", for purposes of IC 31-34-3-4.5, means: (1) a brother or sister by blood, half-blood, or adoption; a…