DMR.1.5.050 Adjudicatory Hearing

(a) At the adjudicatory hearing the Children's Court shall determine whether the subject child is within the jurisdiction of the Court pursuant to the allegations of the petition as shown by clear and convincing evidence. In the event jurisdiction is found, the Court shall schedule a dispositional hearing no later than thirty (30) days from the date of the adjudicatory hearing, unless such time limit is waived by all parties and approved by the judge. If all parties consent, the Court may proceed immediately to the dispositional hearing.

(b) The Children's Court may order its jurisdiction over the child to extend for any period of time through one year plus thirty (30) days from the date of a finding of jurisdiction.