N D v. State of Indiana

── N D v. State of Indiana ── Case No.: 25A-JV-02083 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: January 30, 2026 Author: Judge Leanna Weissmann County of Origin: Franklin Category: Juvenile Decision: Affirmed Judge Tavitas and Judge Foley concur N.D.’s involvement with the juvenile justice system began in October 2023, when she was 14 years old. She was referred to juvenile court after engaging in a physical altercation with another student at school. That referral resulted in an informal adjustment. N.D. was soon after expelled from school due to problematic behavior, low grades, and poor attendance. Around this time, N.D. also began exhibiting signs of significant mental health issues, leading to approximately 38 total acute stays at various facilities.