Sec. 5. A child may not be required to answer a petition alleging that the child is a delinquent child for more than one (1) year in aggregate.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-6(e).]
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