What are my rights as a crime victim in a Juvenile Delinquency proceeding?
As a crime victim in a Juvenile Delinquency proceeding, you have the following rights: Right to Attend Delinquency Proceedings: Any victim of a delinquent act, the parents or guardian as such victim and any appointed victim advocate will not be excluded from the delinquency proceedings unless the judge specifically orders otherwise in delinquency proceedings. Victims Input as Part of Pre-disposition Investigation by Probation Officer in Delinquency Matter: Prior to the disposition of the case of any child convicted of a delinquent act, the probation officer is required to conduct an investigation which includes an inquiry into the attitude of the complainant or victim and any damages suffered by the victim including medical expenses, loss of earnings and property loss. The case of any child will not be disposed of until such investigation has been completed and the results have been placed before the judge. Statement of Victim/Victims Representative at Delinquency Proceeding: Any victi
