Va. R. Sup. Ct. 8:16

As amended through April 19, 2024

Rule 8:16 - Arraignment in Juvenile Delinquency Cases

Arraignment in a delinquency proceeding consists of reading to the juvenile the charge on which the juvenile will be tried and calling on the juvenile to plead thereto, and it must be conducted in court. Arraignment may be waived by the juvenile in court, or by counsel.

Va. Sup. Ct. 8:16

Amended by order dated September 3, 2020, effective 9/3/2020; amended by order dated November 23, 2020, effective 3/1/2021.