Ind. Code ch. 31-32-7

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Ind. Code § 31-32-7-1 Venue of proceedings

Sec. 1. If a child is alleged to be a delinquent child or a child in need of services, proceedings under the juvenile law may be commenced in the county: (1) where the child resides; (2) where the act occurred; or (3) where the condition exists. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-7(a).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 31-32-7-2 Change of venue

Sec. 2. A change of venue from the county may not be granted except under section 3 of this chapter. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-7(b).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 31-32-7-3 Assignment of case or supervision of child to county of child's residence

Sec. 3. (a) Upon: (1) the juvenile court's own motion; (2) the motion of a child; or (3) the motion of the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; the juvenile court may assign a case to a juvenile court in the county of a child's residence at any time before the dispositional hearing. (b) Supervision of a child may be assigned to a juvenile court in the county of the child's residence. (c) The assigning court shall send to the receiving court certified copies of all documents pertaining to the case. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-8.] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.

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