Section 31-30-3-5 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Acts that would be Level 1 through Level 4 felonies, involuntary manslaughter, or reckless homicideExcept for those cases in which the juvenile court has no jurisdiction in accordance with IC 31-30-1-4, the court shall, upon motion of the prosecuting attorney and after full investigation and hearing, waive jurisdiction if it finds that:
(1) the child is charged with an act that, if committed by an adult, would be: (A) a Level 1 felony, Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, or Level 4 felony, except a felony defined by IC 35-48-4;(B) involuntary manslaughter as a Level 5 felony under IC 35-42-1-4; (C) reckless homicide as a Level 5 felony under IC 35-42-1-5; or(D) unlawful carrying of a handgun as a felony under IC 35-47-2-1.5;(2) there is probable cause to believe that the child has committed the act; and(3) the child was at least sixteen (16) years of age when the act charged was allegedly committed; unless it would be in the best interests of the child and of the safety and welfare of the community for the child to remain within the juvenile justice system.
Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-2-4(e).
Amended by P.L. 148-2024,SEC. 16, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by P.L. 158-2013, SEC. 316, eff. 7/1/2014.As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.13.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.