Juvenile Court Rights

 

I.C. 31-37-12-5

 

The juvenile court shall inform the child and the child’s parent(s), guardian(s), or custodian(s) , if the person is present of the following:

(1)  The nature of the allegations against the child.

(2)  The child’s right to the following:

(a) Be represented by counsel;

(b) Have a speedy trial;

(c) Confront witnesses against the child;

(d) Cross-examine witnesses against the child;

(e) Obtain witnesses or tangible evidence by the compulsory process;

(f)    Introduce evidence on the child’s own behalf;

(g) Refrain from testifying against himself or herself;

(h) Have the state prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the child committed the delinquent act charged.

(3)  The possibility of waiver to a court having criminal jurisdiction.

(4)  The dispositional alternatives available to the juvenile court if the child is adjudicated a delinquent child.

 

 

 

Jurisdiction     

 

Juvenile Court Rights

Preliminary Inquiry

Informal Adjustment

Right of Counsel

Detention Hearing

Initial Hearing

 

Fact Finding Hearing

Dispositional Hearing           

Predispositional Report

Review Hearing

 

Modification Hearing           

Parental Responsibility

Waiver to Adult Court  

Juvenile Records