Amending juvenile petition

Before adjudication and on a motion of the petitioner or the State, if applicable, a juvenile petition alleging that a child is delinquent, dependent, or in need of supervision may be amended by written order of the juvenile court. If the amendment results in a substantial departure from the original allegations in the petition, the juvenile court shall continue the hearing set to consider the merits of the petition on a motion of any party or on its own motion. [Amended 7-14-2011, eff. 10-1-2011.] Comment to Amendment to Rule 17 Effective October 1, 2011 The amendment to this rule clarifies procedures relating to the amendment of petitions. The changes to this rule were technical. Note from the reporter of decisions: The order amending effective October 1, 2011, Rule 1, Rule 2, Rule 3, Rule 5, Rule 6, Rule 8, Rule 9, Rule 12, Rule 13, Rule 14, Rule 15, Rule 15.1, Rule 17, Rule 18, Rule 20, Rule 23, Rule 24, Rule 25, Rule 26, Rule 28, and Rule 31 and adopting effective October 1, 2011,