Trial - Testimony is heard and the defendant is found guilty or not guilty by a jury. The Judge explains the nature of the Petition and penalties that could be imposed. The juvenile will admit or deny the Petition. If found delinquent, then a disposition hearing will be held. Services include a 24-hour help line.
All services are free and confidential.
Such expenses may include medical bills, lost wages, and when the victim is killed, the family may suffer loss of support and funeral expenses. The Resource Center is a national clearinghouse of information on victim assistance and compensation programs and victim advocacy organizations. The Resource Center addresses certain rights of crime victims at the State level.