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IN SB0192

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Lanane

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Predispositional reports in juvenile delinquency cases must include information about any traumatic brain injury (TBI) the child has suffered, including effects on behavior and cognitive abilities

  • When there is reason to believe a child may have suffered a TBI, the person preparing the report must consult with an expert on how brain injuries affect children's behavior and cognition

  • Amends Indiana Code 31-37-17 governing juvenile court procedures and predispositional reports

  • Effective date: July 1, 2018

  • Sponsored by Senator Lanane; referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary on January 3, 2018

Legislative Description

Traumatic brain injury information. Requires a predispositional report in a delinquency proceeding to include, if the child has suffered a traumatic brain injury, information relating to the traumatic brain injury, including the effect of the traumatic brain injury on the child's behavior and cognitive abilities.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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