Art. 843. Time for filing of petition; child in custody

           A. If a child is continued in custody prior to adjudication, the delinquency petition shall be filed within five days after the hearing to determine continued custody.

           B. If a child is not continued in custody prior to adjudication, the delinquency petition alleging a misdemeanor-grade delinquent act shall be filed within fifteen days after the hearing to determine continued custody.

           C. If a child is not continued in custody prior to adjudication, the delinquency petition alleging a felony-grade delinquent act shall be filed within thirty days after the hearing to determine continued custody.

           D. If no petition is filed within the applicable time period, the child shall be released.

           Acts 1991, No. 235, §8, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2026, No. 620, §1, eff. August 1, 2026.