Juvenile Court Proceedings Flashcards
1
Q
What rights must be given to a child during trial of a delinquency proceeding?
A
written notice of the charges; assistance of counsel; opportunity to confront and cross-examine witnesses; the right not to testify; and the right to have guilt established by proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
2
Q
Is there a right to trial by jury for delinquency hearings?
A
no
3
Q
When is pretrial detention of a juvenile allowed?
A
where it is found that the juvenile is a serious risk to society.
4
Q
When does double jeopardy attach such that a child cannot be prosecuted as an adult for the same behavior?
A
when the juvenile court adjudicates a child as a delinquent.
