A juvenile delinquent has the right to an attorney. The court may appoint an attorney to represent the juvenile if the juvenile's family cannot afford an attorney. In addition, the court may require the juvenile's parents to reimburse the court for attorney fees or other costs. Juveniles who are held in custody are usually placed in a separate juvenile detention center. If the juvenile is held in an adult jail, he or she must be kept separate from adult prisoners.
Juveniles have the right to a jury trial.
If you have received a traffic ticket, it is important to read both sides of the ticket. The ticket will indicate whether you are accused of committing a civil infraction or a misdemeanor. Also located on the ticket is information about how you can respond to the ticket, where you may need to appear, and what your rights are. If you are under the age of 17, and have received a misdemeanor traffic ticket, you must appear at the family division of circuit court. You will be notified to appear for an intake interview and a preliminary hearing.