Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 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: (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).Amended by Chapter 155, 2022 General Session ,§ 23, eff. 5/4/2022.Added by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session ,§ 170, eff. 9/1/2021.