Opinion ID: 1092244
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 25

Heading: Pre-Hearing Motions.

Text: (1) Motions in General. Every motion made before a hearing and any pleading in response to the motion shall be in writing and shall be signed by the party making the motion or by his attorney. This requirement may be waived by the court for good cause shown. (2) Motion to Dismiss. All defenses not raised by a plea of not guilty or denial of the allegations of the petition shall be made by a motion to dismiss the petition. (i) If a motion to dismiss is granted the child who is detained under an order entered under Rule 8.040 may be continued in detention under the said order upon the representation that a new or amended petition will be filed. (3) Motion to Suppress in Delinquency Cases. Any confession or admission obtained illegally or any evidence obtained by an unlawful search and seizure may be suppressed on motion by the child. (i) Contents. Every motion to suppress shall clearly state the particular evidence sought to be suppressed, the reason for the suppression and a general statement of the facts on which the motion is based. (ii) Time for Filing. The motion to suppress shall be made prior to the adjudicatory hearing unless an opportunity therefore did not exist or the party making the motion was not aware of the grounds for the motion. The court may entertain the motion or an appropriate objection at the adjudicatory hearing. (iii) (ii) Hearing. Before hearing evidence, the court shall determine if the motion is legally sufficient. If it is not, the motion shall be denied. If the court hears the motion on its merits, the moving party shall present evidence in support thereof and the state may offer rebuttal evidence. (4) Motion to Sever. A motion may be made for the severance of two or more counts in a multi-count petition, or for the severance of the cases of two or more children to be adjudicated in the same hearing. The court may grant motions for severance of counts and severance of jointly-brought cases for good cause shown. (5) Time for Filing. Any motion to suppress, sever, or dismiss shall be made prior to the date of the adjudicatory hearing unless an opportunity to make such motion previously did not exist or the party making the motion was not aware of the grounds for the motion.