Indiana legal term
Juvenile arrestee in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Juvenile arrestee” 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 “Juvenile arrestee” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Juvenile arrestee" means a child who: (A) is less than eighteen (18) years of age; (B) has been charged as an adult; and (C) is awaiting trial, sentencing, or other legal process. (Ind. Code § 31-30-3-12)
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