Section 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