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Ind. Code § 31-37-8.5-5 — Program completion

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 8.5: Juvenile Diversion, Indiana Code.

Full text of Ind. Code § 31-37-8.5-5

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.

Ind. Code § 31-37-8.5-5Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 5. (a) If the child successfully completes the terms of diversion, a petition shall not be filed with the court and no further action shall be taken. (b) If the child fails to complete the terms of diversion or commits a new offense, juvenile probation shall inform the prosecuting attorney at least fourteen (14) days prior to the end of the child's juvenile diversion. (c) If the child fails to complete the terms of the juvenile diversion described in this chapter, the prosecuting attorney may petition the juvenile court for authorization to file a delinquency petition. (d) Unless a delinquency petition is filed as described in subsection (c), the prosecuting attorney shall close the child's file in regard to the diverted matter not later than six (6) months after the date the diversion is initiated.

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