Sec. 6. Times specified in sections 2 and 3 of this chapter shall be computed excluding delays resulting from any of the following:

(1) Continuances granted on the child’s motion.

Have a question?
Click here to chat with a criminal defense lawyer and protect your rights.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-37-11-6

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
(2) The actions of the child.

(3) Congestion of the court calendar if the prosecuting attorney moves for a continuance not later than three (3) days before the hearing, except that a motion may be filed less than three (3) days before the hearing if the prosecuting attorney shows that the delay was not the fault of the state.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-6(f).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.