Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if:
(1) a continuance is granted on a child's motion; or
(2) the proceedings are delayed by a child's act;
a time period is extended by the amount of the resulting delay.
(b) If a child causes a delay during the last thirty (30) days of a time period, the state may petition the court for an additional thirty (30) day extension.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-6(j).]
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 11. Time Limits for Petitions; Motions for Continuance
31-37-11-1. Time for Filing Petition Alleging Delinquency of Child in Detention
31-37-11-2. Time for Factfinding Hearing or Waiver Hearing
31-37-11-3. Waiver Denied; Time for Factfinding Hearing
31-37-11-4. Waiver Granted; Computation of Time
31-37-11-5. Answer to Petition Alleging Delinquency Exceeding One Year in Aggregate
31-37-11-6. Effect of Continuances and Actions of Child on Computation of Time
31-37-11-7. Release for Noncompliance With Time Limits
31-37-11-8. Prosecuting Attorney's Motion for Continuance Because of Absence of Witness
31-37-11-9. Order for Continuance; Grounds; Discharge for Failure to Timely Commence Hearing