The juvenile court shall do the following:

1. (1) Consider the preliminary inquiry and the evidence of probable cause.

2. (2) Approve the filing of a petition if there is probable cause to believe that:

   1. (A) the child is a delinquent child; and

   2. (B) it is in the best interests of the child or the public that the petition be filed.

      [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-9(b).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.20.