K.G. v. State of Indiana

Altice, Judge.

Case Summary

K.G. appeals from his adjudication as a delinquent for committing an act that would constitute Class A misdemeanor theft if committed by an adult. Relying upon Ind. Code § 31-37-ll-2(b), K.G. argues that he was entitled to discharge because the fact-finding hearing was not commenced within sixty days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, of the petition being filed.

We affirm.

Facts & Procedural History

On January 4, 2016, the juvenile court approved the filing of a delinquency petition alleging KG. to be a delinquent child for committing an act that would…