Indiana Code - Family Law and Juvenile Law - Title 31, Section 31-39-8-3

Factors considered

Sec. 3. In considering whether to grant the petition, the juvenile
court may review:
(1) the best interests of the child;
(2) the age of the person during the person's contact with the
juvenile court or law enforcement agency;
(3) the nature of any allegations;
(4) whether there was an informal adjustment or an
adjudication;
(5) the disposition of the case;
(6) the manner in which the person participated in any court
ordered or supervised services;
(7) the time during which the person has been without contact
with the juvenile court or with any law enforcement agency;
(8) whether the person acquired a criminal record; and
(9) the person's current status.

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.22.

Last modified: May 24, 2006