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IN SB0031
Bill
Status
1/3/2019
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 predispositional reports prepared by probation officers after a child is found delinquent
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Traumatic brain injury information. Requires a predispositional report in a delinquency proceeding regarding a child who has suffered a traumatic brain injury to include 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
Senator Stoops added as coauthor
1/31/2019