In New Hampshire what happens when a juvenile goes to court?
A juvenile has a hearing which is private and confidential. The juvenile does not have a right to a jury. Witnesses in juvenile delinquency cases are cautioned that it is a criminal offense to publish the names or addresses of juveniles involved in crimes. First there is an Arraignment; followed by an Adjudicatory hearing, to determine if the charges are true; then a Disposition. Dispositions ca include: – Fines of up to $250 and/or monetary repayment to victims – Youth assigned to a Juvenile Probabtion Officer. Juvenile Probabtion, which is called conditional release may include curfews, limitations on travel, regular meetings with a Probation Officer, and mandatory urine tests. – Up to 50 hours of unpaid public service work can be ordered. – If under the age of 17, youth can be sent into treatment, placement, or the Youth Development Center (YDC). – Parents can be held responsible for damages caused by the youth and/or some of the cost of treatment of the youth. An example would be u
