Indiana § 5-8-1-29 - Guilty plea or refusal to answer; not guilty plea
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§ 5-8-1-29. Guilty plea or refusal to answer; not guilty plea
Sec. 29. If the defendant pleads guilty, or refuses to answer the accusation, the court must render judgment of conviction against him. If he denies the matters charged, the court must immediately, or at such time as it may appoint, proceed to try the accusation.
Formerly: Acts 1897, c.182, s.29.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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