Sec. 1. If a child is in detention, a petition alleging delinquency must be filed not later than seven (7) days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after the child is taken into custody. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-6(a).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.
Time for filing petition alleging delinquency of child in detention
Ind. Code § 31-37-11-1, under Time Limits for Petitions; Motions for Continuance.
Ind. Code § 31-37-11-1