Indiana Code § 31-9-2-0.5

"Abandoned infant"
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Sec. 0.5. "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.

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