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Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-603 — Rights of minors facing delinquency proceedings.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 6: Delinquency Proceedings, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-603
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1) If a minor is facing a delinquency proceeding under this chapter, the minor has the right to: (1)(a) appear in person in the proceeding for the petition or the criminal information; (1)(b) defend, in person or by counsel, against the allegations in the petition or the criminal information; (1)(c) receive a copy of the petition or the criminal information; (1)(d) testify on the minor's own behalf; (1)(e) confront the witnesses against the minor; (1)(f) secure the attendance of witnesses on the minor's behalf under Section 78A-6-351; (1)(g) be represented by counsel at all stages of the proceedings; (1)(h) be appointed an indigent defense service provider and be provided indigent defense services in accordance with Title 78B, Chapter 22, Part 2, Appointment of Counsel; (1)(i) remain silent and be advised that anything the minor says can and will be used against the minor in any court proceedings; and (1)(j) appeal any adjudication under this chapter. (2) A minor facing a delinquency proceeding shall be advised of the minor's rights described in Subsection (1).
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