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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) If a minor is facing a delinquency proceeding under this chapter, the minor has the right to:
(a) appear in person in the proceeding for the petition or the criminal information;
(b) defend, in person or by counsel, against the allegations in the petition or the criminal information;
(c) receive a copy of the petition or the criminal information;
(d) testify on the minor’s own behalf;
(e) confront the witnesses against the minor;
(f) secure the attendance of witnesses on the minor’s behalf under Section 78A-6-351;
(g) be represented by counsel at all stages of the proceedings;
(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;
(i) remain silent and be advised that anything the minor says can and will be used against the minor in any court proceedings; and
(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).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 80. Utah Juvenile Code § 80-6-603. Rights of minors facing delinquency proceedings - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-80-utah-juvenile-code/ut-code-sect-80-6-603/
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