If a juvenile is not detained, when must the adjudication hearing occur?

When a juvenile is not detained, the law typically requires that the adjudication hearing occur within a specific timeframe to ensure the juvenile's right to a prompt resolution of the case. In this context, the requirement is to hold the hearing within 60 days after the petition is filed. This timeframe is intended to protect the rights of the juvenile and ensure that cases are handled efficiently, balancing the interests of the juvenile and the judicial system.

The 60-day period provides sufficient time for both the defense and prosecution to prepare their cases while also serving to minimize the duration of uncertainty and potential harm that can arise from prolonged legal proceedings. Delaying the hearing beyond this period could negatively impact the juvenile's opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into society, hence the specificity of the 60-day requirement.