Juvenile Proceedings Flashcards
1
Q
What rights must be afforded a child in a delinquency proceeding?
A
(1) written notice of charges
(2) assistance of counsel
(3) opportunity to confront and cross-examine witness
(4) right not to testify
(5) right to have guilt established by proof beyond reasonable doubt
2
Q
Is there a right to a jury trial in a delinquency proceeding?
A
no
3
Q
May a juvenile be subject to pretrial detention?
A
only where found that they are a serious risk to society and only for a strictly limited time prior to trial
4
Q
When does jeopardy attach?
A
When the juvenile court adjudicates them delinquent
