IC 31-37-11 Speedy Trial Rights

When a juvenile is held in detention, the State (Prosecuting Attorney) must file a Delinquency Petition within 7 days, excluding weekends and holidays, after the juvenile is taken into custody. Failure to do so will result in release of the juvenile.

When a juvenile is held in detention and a Delinquency Petition has been filed, a Factfinding Hearing or a Waiver Hearing must be held within 20 days, excluding weekends and holidays, after the Petition is filed. Failure to do so will result in release of the juvenile. When the juvenile is NOT in detention, a Factfinding Hearing or a Waiver Hearing must be held within 60 days, excluding weekends and holidays, after the Petition is filed.