LA HB140

Extends deadline for filing delinquency petitions when a child is in custody from 48 hours to 5 days after the continued custody hearing

Doubles adjudication hearing deadlines: from 60 to 120 days for violent crime charges with child in custody, from 30 to 90 days for non-violent charges with child in custody, and from 90 to 180 days when child is not in custody

Establishes specific grounds for interrupting time limitations, including when a juvenile flees the state, is found insane, or fails to appear at proceedings with proof of notice

Allows suspension of time limitations when juveniles file motions to quash or other preliminary motions, with the state guaranteed at least 90 days after ruling to commence the adjudication hearing

Removes court's discretionary authority to extend time periods "for good cause" and instead requires dismissal with no further proceedings for the same offense if time limitations expire