Indiana Code 31-32-6-7. Bench trials; jury trial for adult charged with crime; waiver of trial by jury

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), all matters in juvenile court shall be tried to the court.

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Bench trial: Trial without a jury in which a judge decides the facts.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

(b) A trial of an adult charged with a crime shall be tried to a jury unless:

(1) the adult requests a bench trial; or

(2) the adult waives the right to a jury trial under the Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-10(g).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.108-2015, SEC.1.

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