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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 5. (a) If the child successfully completes the terms of diversion, a petition shall not be filed with the court and no further action shall be taken.
(b) If the child fails to complete the terms of diversion or commits a new offense, juvenile probation shall inform the prosecuting attorney at least fourteen (14) days prior to the end of the child's juvenile diversion.
(c) If the child fails to complete the terms of the juvenile diversion described in this chapter, the prosecuting attorney may petition the juvenile court for authorization to file a delinquency petition.
(d) Unless a delinquency petition is filed as described in subsection (c), the prosecuting attorney shall close the child's file in regard to the diverted matter not later than six (6) months after the date the diversion is initiated.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-37-8.5-5 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-37-8-5-5/
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