Sec. 2. The juvenile court shall do the following:
(1) Consider the preliminary inquiry and the evidence of probable cause.
(2) Approve the filing of a petition if there is probable cause to believe that:
(A) the child is a delinquent child; and
(B) it is in the best interests of the child or the public that the petition be filed.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-9(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 37. Juvenile Law: Delinquency
Chapter 10. Filing of Petition Alleging That Child Is Delinquent Child
31-37-10-2. Approval of Filing of Petition
31-37-10-3. Petition; Verification and Contents
31-37-10-4. Error in or Omission of Citation; Effect
31-37-10-5. Written Request That Child Be Taken Into Custody; Finding
31-37-10-8. Motion to Dismiss by Person Representing State's Interests