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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 5. (a) If a finding of delinquency is based on a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult, the juvenile court shall state in the findings the following:
(1) The specific statute that was violated.
(2) The class or level of the felony had the violation been committed by an adult.
(b) If a finding of delinquency is based on a delinquent act that would be a serious violent felony (as defined in IC 35-47-4-5) if committed by an adult, the juvenile court shall, notwithstanding IC 31-39-1, transmit the finding to the office of judicial administration for transmission to NICS (as defined in IC 35-47-2.5-2.5) in accordance with IC 33-24-6-3.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-37-13-5 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-37-13-5/
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