IC 31-9-2.1-3 — "Abandoned infant"
Chapter 2.1. Definitions
Section text
Sec. 3. "Abandoned infant", for purposes of IC 31-34-21-5.6, means a child who is less than twelve (12) months of age and whose parent, guardian, or custodian has knowingly or intentionally left the child in: (1) an environment that endangers the child's life or health; or (2) a hospital or medical facility; and has no reasonable plan to assume the care, custody, and control of the child.
As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)