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§ 31-30-3-4 — Indiana Law | CourtGPT
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  7. § 31-30-3-4
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§ 31-30-3-4

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Upon motion of the prosecuting attorney and after full investigation and hearing, the juvenile court shall waive jurisdiction if it finds that:(1) the child is charged with an act that would be murder if committed by an adult;(2) there is probable cause to believe that the child has committed the act; and(3) the child was at least twelve (12) years of age when the act charged was allegedly committed;unless it would be in the best interests of the child and of the safety and welfare of the community for the child to remain within the juvenile justice system.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-2-4(d).]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.187-2015, SEC.26.