2023 Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 30. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
Chapter 3. Waiver of Jurisdiction
31-30-3-2. Heinous or Aggravated Act, or Act as Part of Repetitive Pattern of Delinquent Acts

Universal Citation:
IN Code § 31-30-3-2 (2023)
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Sec. 2. Upon motion of the prosecuting attorney and after full investigation and hearing, the juvenile court may waive jurisdiction if it finds that:

(1) the child is charged with an act that is a felony:

(A) that is heinous or aggravated, with greater weight given to acts against the person than to acts against property; or

(B) that is a part of a repetitive pattern of delinquent acts, even though less serious;

(2) the child was at least fourteen (14) years of age when the act charged was allegedly committed;

(3) there is probable cause to believe that the child committed the act;

(4) the child is beyond rehabilitation under the juvenile justice system; and

(5) it is in the best interests of the safety and welfare of the community that the child stand trial as an adult.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-2-4(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.67-2008, SEC.3.

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