Indiana § 31-32-1-5 - Waiver of procedural deadlines
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 31-32-1-5 — Waiver of procedural deadlines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-32-1-5. Waiver of procedural deadlines
Sec. 5. Except as provided in IC 31-34-11-1 and IC 31-35-2-6, a procedural deadline set forth in:
(1) IC 31-34 with regard to a child in need of services proceeding; or
(2) IC 31-35 with regard to a proceeding to terminate the parent-child relationship;
is not subject to waiver, whether affirmative or implied, by a party to the proceeding.
As added by P.L.179-2025, SEC.7.
IC 31-32-2Chapter 2. Rights of Persons Subject to Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
31-32-2-1Rights of child 31-32-2-2Additional rights of child charged with delinquent act 31-32-2-2.5Privileged statements made to a mental health evaluator; exceptions 31-32-2-3Rights of parent, guardian, or custodian 31-32-2-3.5Right of attendance at hearings 31-32-2-4Waiver to court having criminal jurisdiction; requirement for criminal charge or conviction 31-32-2-5Parent's right to representation by counsel 31-32-2-6Adjudication not considered criminal conviction; civil disability not imposed 31-32-2-7Contact with juvenile justice system not disqualification from governmental application, examination, or appointment
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 31-32-1-5 ("Waiver of procedural deadlines") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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