CHAPTER 7. VENUE - Indiana Statutes

IC 31-32-7
     Chapter 7. Venue

IC 31-32-7-1
Venue of proceedings
     Sec. 1. If a child is alleged to be a delinquent child or a child in need of services, proceedings under the juvenile law may be commenced in the county:
        (1) where the child resides;
        (2) where the act occurred; or
        (3) where the condition exists.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.

IC 31-32-7-2
Change of venue
     Sec. 2. A change of venue from the county may not be granted except under section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.

IC 31-32-7-3
Assignment of case or supervision of child to county of child's residence
     Sec. 3. (a) Upon:
        (1) the juvenile court's own motion;
        (2) the motion of a child; or
        (3) the motion of the child's parent, guardian, or custodian;
the juvenile court may assign a case to a juvenile court in the county of a child's residence at any time before the dispositional hearing.
    (b) Supervision of a child may be assigned to a juvenile court in the county of the child's residence.
    (c) The assigning court shall send to the receiving court certified copies of all documents pertaining to the case.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.