Child's admission or denial of allegations

Sec. 7. (a) If: (1) the prosecuting attorney has not requested that the juvenile court waive the court's jurisdiction; or (2) a waiver has been requested and denied; the juvenile court shall determine whether a child admits or denies the allegations of a petition. (b) A failure to respond constitutes a denial. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13(g).] As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.