Indiana Code 31-37-12-7. Child’s admission or denial of allegations
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Sec. 7. (a) If:
(2) a waiver has been requested and denied;
(1) the prosecuting attorney has not requested that the juvenile court waive the court’s jurisdiction; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-12-7
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- juvenile: as used in this article means any person who is a minor under the law of the state of residence of the parent, guardian, person or agency entitled to the legal custody of such minor. See Indiana Code 31-37-23-1
the juvenile court shall determine whether a child admits or denies the allegations of a petition.
(b) A failure to respond constitutes a denial.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13(g).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.