Upon motion of the prosecuting attorney and after full investigation and hearing, the juvenile court may waive jurisdiction if it finds that:

1. (1) the child is charged with an act that is a felony:

   1. (A) that is heinous or aggravated, with greater weight given to acts against the person than to acts against property; or
   2. (B) that is a part of a repetitive pattern of delinquent acts, even though less serious;
2. (2) the child was at least fourteen (14) years of age when the act charged was allegedly committed;
3. (3) there is probable cause to believe that the child committed the act;
4. (4) the child is beyond rehabilitation under the juvenile justice system; and

5. (5) it is in the best interests of the safety and welfare of the community that the child stand trial as an adult.

   [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-2-4(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.67-2008, SEC.3.