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IN SB0192
Bill
Status
1/3/2018
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Lanane
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Amends Indiana Code 31-37-17 governing juvenile court procedures and predispositional reports
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Effective date: July 1, 2018
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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