Indiana § 31-37-12-4 Waiver of jurisdiction

Indiana Statutes

§ 31-37-12-4 — Waiver of jurisdiction

Indiana § 31-37-12-4

Art. 37JUVENILE LAW: DELINQUENCY

Ch. 12Initial Hearing and Issuance of Summons

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Ind. Code § 31-37-12-4 (2026).

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The court shall next determine whether the prosecuting attorney intends to seek a waiver of jurisdiction under IC 31-30-3. If a waiver is sought, the court:

(1)may not accept an admission or a denial of the allegations from the child under section 9 of this chapter; and

(2)shall do the following:

(A)Schedule a waiver hearing.

(B)Advise the child according to section 5 of this chapter. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13(d).]

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The court shall next determine whether the
prosecuting attorney intends to seek a waiver of jurisdiction under IC 31-30-3. If a waiver is sought, the court:
(1) may not accept an admission or a denial of the allegations
from the child under section 9 of this chapter; and
(2) shall do the following:
(A) Schedule a waiver hearing.
(B) Advise the child according to section 5 of this chapter.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13(d).]