Juvenile Proceedings

Question 1

Is there a right to jury trial in juvenile delinquency proceedings?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

What is the rule w regards to pre-trial detention of a juvenile ?

Answer 2

Pre-trial detention of a juvenile IS OK where

• child is “serious risk” to society; and
• detention is for a STRICTLY LIMITED time before trial

Question 3

What rights must be given to child in juvenile delinquency proceeding (5)?

Answer 3

1. written NOTICE of charge
2. ASSISTANCE of counsel
3. OPPORTUNITY to confront and cross-examine witnesses
4. RIGHT not to testify
5. RIGHT to have guilt established BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT