K M v. State of Indiana

── K M v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 25A-JV-01839 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: January 14, 2026 Author: Judge L. Mark Bailey County of Origin: Grant Category: Juvenile Decision: Affirmed Judge Tavitas and Judge Kenworthy concur The facts most favorable to the delinquency adjudication are as follows. In May 2025, K.M. was in a residential placement at Paddock View, which also housed other juveniles. On May 7, K.M. hit N.M., who was another juvenile in the facility. On May 14, Bishop and another employee of Paddock View were watching K.M. and other juveniles for the night. Juveniles at Paddock View were not permitted to cross from the carpeted portion of rooms to the tiled portion of the facility without permission from Bishop or another employee.