Indiana Statutes

§ 31-32-5-1 — Waiver of rights guaranteed to child

Indiana § 31-32-5-1
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 32JUVENILE LAW: JUVENILE COURT
Ch. 5Waiver of Rights

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Any rights guaranteed to a child under the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Indiana, or any other law may be waived only:

(1)by counsel retained or appointed to represent the child if the child knowingly and voluntarily joins with the waiver;
(2)by the child's custodial parent, guardian, custodian, or guardian ad litem if:
(A)that person knowingly and voluntarily waives the right;
(B)that person has no interest adverse to the child;
(C)meaningful consultation has occurred between that person and the child; and
(D)the child knowingly and voluntarily joins with the waiver; or
(3)by the child, without the presence of a custodial parent, guardian, or guardian ad litem, if:
(A)the child knowingly and voluntarily consents to the waiver; and
(B)the chil

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.

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