§ 31-37-13-1 Hearsay requirements; notice; opportunity to be heard
§ 31-37-13-2 Judgment; order of predisposition report; scheduling of dispositional hearing; dual status screening; dual status determination
§ 31-37-13-3 Discharge of child
§ 31-37-13-4 Judgment entry; continuance; release from juvenile detention facility pending entry of judgment
§ 31-37-13-5 Findings required where delinquent act would be felony if committed by adult; notification to office of judicial administration
§ 31-37-13-6 State’s right to appeal
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 37 > Chapter 13 - Factfinding Hearing

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • 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
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • 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
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.