1. (a) If:

   1. (1) the prosecuting attorney has not requested that the juvenile court waive the court's jurisdiction; or

   2. (2) a waiver has been requested and denied;

      the juvenile court shall determine whether a child admits or denies the allegations of a petition.

2. (b) A failure to respond constitutes a denial.

   [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-13(g).]

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