Rights of minors facing delinquency proceedings.

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  • (1) appear in person in the proceeding for the petition or the criminal information;
  • (2) defend, in person or by counsel, against the allegations in the petition or the criminal information;
  • (3) receive a copy of the petition or the criminal information;
  • (4) testify on the minor's own behalf;
  • (5) confront the witnesses against the minor;
  • (6) secure the attendance of witnesses on the minor's behalf under Section 78A-6-351;
  • (7) be represented by counsel at all stages of the proceedings;
  • (8) be appointed an indigent defense service provider and be provided indigent defense services in accordance with Title 78B, Chapter 22, Part 2, Appointment of Counsel;
  • (9) remain silent and be advised that anything the minor says can and will be used against the minor in any court proceedings; and
  • (10) appeal any adjudication under this chapter.




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