Question

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""

Answer 1

The first section refers to the right of the accused juvenile to "remain silent." The Miranda rights is a warning to the accused from the officers that they have the right to remain silent for anything they say can and will be used in the court of law. They are issued this warning when the police plan to interrogate the suspect. The accused has the right to invoke it or revoke it.