Steps in the Juvenile Justice Process 1. Arrest or custody - “Miranda Rights” administered - Parents/guardians notified - Release or detained 2. Probable Cause Hearing - Must be within 48 hours of custody - Must be notified of charges, offered opportunity to an attorney - Judge decides whether youth is to be released or detained 3. Adjudicatory Hearing - Must be ten days or less for detained youth, 60 days or less for released youth - Evidence is presented by both sides before a judge (no jury) - Judge decide guilt or innocence 4. Dispositional Hearing - Judges decides punishment/consequences - Often immediately after adjudicatory hearing - Can transfer to Superior Court if a serious felony


Which section BEST refers to the right of the accused juvenile to "remain silent"" A) " 'Miranda Rights' "
B) Probable Cause Hearing
C) Dispensational Hearing
D) Must Be Notified of Charges