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 that is a felony:(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.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-2-4(b).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.67-2008, SEC.3.
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