Can a Juvenile Court Judge order that a juvenile obtain mental health treatment without the consent of the child?
Yes. For children under the age of 14, the Court may order the child to participate in mental health treatment or hospitalization. In all of these proceedings, the child has the right to be represented by competent counsel. Will an adjudication of delinquency in the juvenile court impair my child’s ability to get a job? Depending on the type and nature of the offense, a conviction in the Juvenile Court can affect a juvenile’s ability to secure employment. Even though most juvenile convictions are confidential, if the employer requires answers on job applications regarding drug offenses or crimes involving lying cheating or stealing, the child may find himself in a situation where he cannot mislead the employer. These situations are best resolved after consultation with an attorney who practices in the area of Juvenile Law. Can an adjudication of a felony delinquency offense impair my child’s ability to be admitted to college? Colleges and Universities are sometimes asking about juvenil
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