The juvenile has the right to talk to a court appointed lawyer when deciding if he or she wants to go to diversion or go to court. If the juvenile decides to go to diversion, he or she may hire a lawyer to help work out the diversion agreement. If choosing diversion, the juvenile does not have a right to a court-appointed lawyer. The juvenile and the parents have the right to notice and summons. The juvenile has the right to a count-appointed lawyer if he or she wants a lawyer but cannot afford one.
Parents have the right to be at all court hearings.
Parents may have to pay for the costs of court appointed lawyers, detention, and for the costs if the juvenile goes to a state institution.