Act That Would Be Murder

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Sec. 4. Upon motion of the prosecuting attorney and after full investigation and hearing, the juvenile court shall waive jurisdiction if it finds that:

(1) the child is charged with an act that would be murder if committed by an adult;

(2) there is probable cause to believe that the child has committed the act; and

(3) the child was at least twelve (12) 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(d).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.187-2015, SEC.26.


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