Juvenile Court Flashcards
1
Q
what rights must be given to a child during a delinquency proceeding? (5)
A
1) written notice of charges
2) assistance of counsel
3) opportunity to confront and cross examine witnesses
4) right not to testify
5) right to have guilty proven beyond a reasonable doubt
2
Q
true or false: there is a right to trial in delinquency proceedings.
A
FALSE
3
Q
when does jeopardy attach during juvenile proceedings and what are the consequences?
A
when the court adjudicates the child delinquent (cannot be tried as an adult for the same behavior)
