Indiana Code - Family Law and Juvenile Law - Title 31, Section 31-30-3-2

Heinous or aggravated act, or act as part of repetitive pattern of
delinquent acts

Sec. 2. Upon motion of the prosecuting attorney and after full
investigation and hearing, the juvenile court may waive jurisdiction
if it finds that:
(1) the child is charged with an act:
(A) that is heinous or aggravated, with greater weight given
to acts against the person than to acts against property; or
(B) that is a part of a repetitive pattern of delinquent acts,
even though less serious;
(2) the child was at least fourteen (14) years of age when the act
charged was allegedly committed;
(3) there is probable cause to believe that the child committed
the act;
(4) the child is beyond rehabilitation under the juvenile justice
system; and
(5) it is in the best interests of the safety and welfare of the
community that the child stand trial as an adult.

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.13.

Last modified: May 24, 2006