31-37-12-7. Child's admission or denial of allegations

IN Code § 31-37-12-7 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 7. (a) If:

(1) the prosecuting attorney has not requested that the juvenile court waive the court's jurisdiction; or

(2) a waiver has been requested and denied;

the juvenile court shall determine whether a child admits or denies the allegations of a petition.

(b) A failure to respond constitutes a denial.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13(g).]

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