Information for Juveniles

We understand that this may be an overwhelming time if you’ve recently been involved in the juvenile justice system or have recently been adjudicated. We are here to help you.

We’ve taken some time to put together some of the most important information you should know about juvenile cases in court.

• You are entitled to have an attorney represent you if you must go to court on an allegation of delinquency in Juvenile Court.
• The paperwork that you have been given should have the name and contact information for your attorney.
• It is important that you contact your attorney as soon as possible, before discussing the case with anyone else.
• Be on time. This lets the judge know that you take your case seriously.
• Be sure to be honest with your lawyer about the event and what outcome you would like to see happen over the length of your case, in the event of adjudication.

Expunction

Being adjudicated in juvenile court can have lasting consequences. You may be eligible for an expunction if you are now 18 years old, 18 months has passed since you were released from the jurisdiction of juvenile court, you have no adjudications or convictions since the offense, and you were not adjudicated of a Class A-E felony.