Sec. 6. (a) A child may not be considered a criminal as the result of an adjudication in a juvenile court, nor may an adjudication in juvenile court be considered a conviction of a crime.
(b) An adjudication in juvenile court does not impose any civil disability imposed by conviction of a crime.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-3-5(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 32. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Procedures
Chapter 2. Rights of Persons Subject to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
31-32-2-2. Additional Rights of Child Charged With Delinquent Act
31-32-2-2.5. Privileged Statements Made to a Mental Health Evaluator; Exceptions
31-32-2-3. Rights of Parent, Guardian, or Custodian
31-32-2-5. Parent's Right to Representation by Counsel
31-32-2-6. Adjudication Not Considered Criminal Conviction; Civil Disability Not Imposed