Juveniles' rights during questioning Juveniles' rights during questioning A juvenile has many of the same rights that an adult has. Juveniles have the right to know the acts of which they are accused. Juveniles are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Juveniles have the right to remain silent.
Anything said by juveniles to a law enforcement officer can be used against them. However, statements juveniles make to juvenile intake officers or to juvenile probation officers during the intake process can't be used against them in court. In delinquency cases, juveniles and their parents must be advised by the law officer, the intake officer, and the court, that the juvenile has the right to an attorney at all stages of the proceedings. If juveniles or their family do not have the financial ability to hire an attorney, an attorney will be appointed. Juveniles can't waive their right to an attorney without the permission of a parent or guardian.