Indiana Code 31-37-11-2. Time for factfinding hearing or waiver hearing
(1) a child is in detention; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-11-2
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
a fact-finding hearing or a waiver hearing must be commenced not later than twenty (20) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after the petition is filed.
(b) If:
(1) a child is not in detention; and
(2) a petition has been filed;
the hearing must be commenced not later than sixty (60) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after the petition is filed.
(c) A child who is ordered detained in the home of the child’s parent, guardian, or custodian or who is subject to other conditions of release under IC 31-37-6-6 may not be considered as being detained for purposes of this section.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-6(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.188-1999, SEC.3.