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IN HB1452
Bill
Status
1/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Young
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AI Summary
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Amends IC 31-32-5-1 to add a fourth method by which a child's constitutional and legal rights may be waived in juvenile proceedings
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Allows courts to proceed with juvenile adjudications in absentia (without the child present) when the child was informed of the court date, failed to appear, and provided no adequate explanation for the absence
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Permits waiver of rights without the presence of a custodial parent, guardian, or guardian ad litem under these circumstances
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
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Introduced by Representative Young J and referred to the Committee on Courts and Criminal Code on January 15, 2019
Legislative Description
Juvenile adjudications in absentia. Provides that the rights guaranteed to a child may be waived by the child if the child knowingly and voluntarily waives the right by: (1) being informed of an upcoming court proceeding; (2) failing to appear at the court proceeding; and (3) failing to notify the court or provide the court with an adequate explanation of the child's absence.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/15/2019