Child Causing Delay; Extension of Time Period

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Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if:

(1) a continuance is granted on a child's motion; or

(2) the proceedings are delayed by a child's act;

a time period is extended by the amount of the resulting delay.

(b) If a child causes a delay during the last thirty (30) days of a time period, the state may petition the court for an additional thirty (30) day extension.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-6(j).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.


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