Juveniles are granted many of the same constitutional protections during delinquency proceedings as adults during criminal trials. This includes the right to due process, protection against self-incrimination, and potentially challenging searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment. However, there might be certain variations such as more lenient evidentiary standards or modified procedures reflecting a focus on rehabilitation over punishment.
For example: A student’s locker being searched at school for drugs may invoke Fourth Amendment scrutiny, but courts often apply a lower standard of ‘reasonable suspicion’ rather than probable cause due to the context of safety within schools.