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In the Interest of B. L.

The juvenile court did not err in denying motions to dismiss delinquency petitions filed against two juveniles, as it complied with the statutory limits on confinement provided in O.C.G.A. §§ 15-11-601 and 15-11-604.

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In the above-styled cases, two minor children appeal from the denial of their motions to dismiss delinquency petitions filed against them. The children argue that the juvenile court should have dismissed the petitions because during the pendency of their cases, they were confined in secure residential facilities longer than 30 days, which confinement exceeded the 30-day maximum disposition authorized under OCGA § 15-11-601 b 2. The two cases arise from similar facts and present the same legal issue, so we have consolidated them for review. For the reasons that follow, we affirm in each case.

Case No. A15A1480

1. On December 3, 2014, the State filed a delinquency petition alleging that B. L. had committed criminal trespass.1 On January 6, 2015, a detention hearing was held, and the child was ordered detained for the purpose of protecting the person or property of others or of the child, and on January 7, 2015, the State filed a second petition alleging that B. L. committed the offenses of fleeing and attempting to elude,2 driving without a license,3 obstruction of a law enforcement officer,4 entering a motor vehicle with intent to commit theft,5 and theft by taking an automobile.6

On January 16, 2015, adjudication of the petition was resolved when B. L. admitted the allegations of obstruction and theft by taking, and the State dismissed the remaining allegations. B. L. remained in custody, and the juvenile court continued the proceedings disposition for 30 days.

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