Rule 3.2. Responsive Pleadings and Motions

(a) No written responsive pleadings are required. Jurisdictional matters of age and residence of the juvenile shall be deemed admitted unless specifically denied.

(b) Any defense or objection which is capable of determination without trial of the general issues may be raised by motion.

(c) Defenses and objections based on defects in the institution of the action or in the petition, other than it fails to show jurisdiction in the court, shall be raised only by motion filed prior to the entry of a plea of guilty or not guilty. Failure thus to present any such defense or objection constitutes a waiver, but the court for good cause shown may grant relief from the waiver. Lack of jurisdiction shall be noticed by the court at any time during the proceedings.

(d) All motions shall be in writing and signed by the moving party or his counsel, except those made orally by leave of court.

(e) A request for waiver of jurisdiction to the district court for criminal proceedings shall be in writing and filed within 28 days of the initial advisement. Upon application to the court by the district attorney, and for good cause shown, a request may, in the discretion of the court, be filed at any time prior to the adjudicatory trial.

Committee Notes

Source: Entire chapter repealed and reenacted June 16, 1988, effective January 1, 1989;