Indiana § 31-30-3-2 Heinous or aggravated act, or act as part of repetitive pattern of
delinquent acts

Indiana Statutes

§ 31-30-3-2 — Heinous or aggravated act, or act as part of repetitive pattern of delinquent acts

Indiana·Art. 30 JUVENILE LAW: JUVENILE COURT·Ch. 3 Waiver of Jurisdiction

Upon motion of the prosecuting attorney and after full investigation and hearing, the juvenile court may waive jurisdiction if it finds that:

(1)the child is charged with an act that is a felony:

(A)that is heinous or aggravated, with greater weight given to acts against the person than to acts against property; or

(B)that is a part of a repetitive pattern of delinquent acts, even though less serious;

(2)the child was at least fourteen (14) years of age when the act charged was allegedly committed;

(3)there is probable cause to believe that the child committed the act;

(4)the child is beyond rehabilitation under the juvenile justice system; and

(5)it is in the best interests of the safety and welfare of the community that the child stand trial as an adult. [Pre-1997 Recodification C

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Upon motion of the prosecuting attorney and
after full investigation and hearing, the juvenile court may waive
jurisdiction if it finds that:
(1) the child is charged with an act that is a felony:
(A) that is heinous or aggravated, with greater weight given to
acts against the person than to acts against property; or
(B) that is a part of a repetitive pattern of delinquent acts, even
though less serious;
(2) the child was at least fourteen (14) years of age when the act
charged was allegedly committed;
(3) there is probable cause to believe that the child committed the
act;
(4) the child is beyond rehabilitation under the juvenile justice
system; and
(5) it is in the best interests of the safety and welfare of the
community that the child stand trial as an adult.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-2-4(b).]

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