Indiana Code
Chapter 13. Factfinding Hearing
31-37-13-5. Findings Required Where Delinquent Act Would Be Felony if Committed by Adult; Notification to Office of Judicial Administration

Sec. 5. (a) If a finding of delinquency is based on a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult, the juvenile court shall state in the findings the following:
(1) The specific statute that was violated.
(2) The class or level of the felony had the violation been committed by an adult.
(b) If a finding of delinquency is based on a delinquent act that would be a serious violent felony (as defined in IC 35-47-4-5) if committed by an adult, the juvenile court shall, notwithstanding IC 31-39-1, transmit the finding to the office of judicial administration for transmission to NICS (as defined in IC 35-47-2.5-2.5) in accordance with IC 33-24-6-3.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-14(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.168-2014, SEC.45; P.L.142-2020, SEC.46.

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Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law

Article 37. Juvenile Law: Delinquency

Chapter 13. Factfinding Hearing

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