§ 80-6-603 — Rights of minors facing delinquency proceedings.

(1) If a minor is facing a delinquency proceeding under this chapter, the minor has the right to:

(1)(a) appear in person in the proceeding for the petition or the criminal information;
(1)(b) defend, in person or by counsel, against the allegations in the petition or the criminal information;
(1)(c) receive a copy of the petition or the criminal information;
(1)(d) testify on the minor's own behalf;
(1)(e) confront the witnesses against the minor;
(1)(f) secure the attendance of witnesses on the minor's behalf under Section 78A-6-351;
(1)(g) be represented by counsel at all stages of the proceedings;
(1)(h) 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;
(1)(i) remain silent and be advised that anything the minor says can and will be used against the minor in any court proceedings; and
(1)(j) appeal any adjudication under this chapter.
(2) A minor facing a delinquency proceeding shall be advised of the minor's rights described in Subsection (1).

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 155, 2022 General Session