Juvenile Client Information

Introduction

What Happens if I’m Arrested?

I’ve Never Been in Trouble Before
(Pre-trial Diversion Programs)

When Will I Get out of the Detention Center?

Can I be Charged as an Adult?
(Juveniles Charged as Adults)

Can the Public Defender Represent Me?

Filing of Formal Charges

Arraignment

How Does the Public Defender Prepare My Case?

I Want to Get this Case over With, What Can I Do?

What Happens at the Trial?
(Adjudicatory Hearing)

What Happens If I’m Convicted at Trial?

Can I Get this Case off My Record?

 


 

 

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