Utah Courts
URJP Rule 26 (Rules of Juvenile Procedure)
URJP Rule 26 (Rules of Juvenile Procedure)
Rule 26. Rights of minors in delinquency proceedings.
(a) A minor who is the subject of a delinquency petition filed pursuant to Utah Code section 78A-6-103 or a criminal information filed pursuant to Utah Code section 78A-6-103.5 shall be advised of the following rights:
(1) to appear in person and to defend in person or by counsel;
(2) to receive a copy of the petition which contains the allegations against the minor;
(3) to testify in the minor's own behalf;
(4) to be confronted by the witnesses against the minor;
(5) to have compulsory process to ensure the attendance of witnesses in the minor's behalf;
(6) to be represented by appointed counsel at all stages of the proceedings;
(7) to remain silent and to be advised that anything the minor says can and will be used against the minor in any court proceedings; and
(8) to appeal any adjudication against the minor in the manner provided by law.
(b) Parties other than the minor have the right to be represented by counsel retained by them and to participate as provided in these rules.
(c)A minor may not waive the right to counsel before:
(1) the minor has consulted with counsel; and
(2) the court is satisfied that in light of the minor's unique circumstances and attributes:
(A) the minor's waiver is knowing and voluntary; and
(B) the minor understands the consequences of the waiver.