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IC 31-32-7
Chapter 7. Venue
IC 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.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
IC 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.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.
