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STATE OF INDIANA
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IN THE HARRISON CIRCUIT COURT
CAUSE NO. 31C01- |
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IN THE MATTER OF:
A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES OR A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A DELINQUENT CHILD |
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ADVISEMENT OF RIGHTS |
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This form is to make sure that you and your son/daughter understand your
rights and possible outcomes of this case. Signing this form does not
give up any of your rights.
___________ I understand that I have the following rights: The right to know the nature of the allegation against the juvenile; to be represented by an attorney; right to a speedy trial; the right to confront all witnesses; to subpoena witness; to introduce evidence on my own behalf; to refrain from testifying myself; to have the State of Indiana prove that I committed the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. ____________ I understand that I may hire an attorney of my own choice; waive my right to an attorney; or ask the Court to appoint an attorney to represent me. ____________ The possible outcomes of your case; if you are found to have committed the delinquent act as charged, range from: A commitment to Indiana Department of Correction Youth Division, placement in a Detention Center for a period of Ninety (90) days if I am under age Seventeen (17) and One Hundred and Twenty (120) days if I am Seventeen (17) or older; I could be removed from my home and placed in a shelter care facility or another home; I could be placed on probation for a period of time; I could be ordered to pay restitution; My family and I could be ordered to attend any type of counseling; The Court will order you to pay the Court costs of One Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($15.00) per month while you are on probation. Your Driver's License or Learner's Permit could be suspended for any period of time. ____________ To the parent, guardian, or custodian: If your juvenile is found to be delinquent, you could be required to participate in any program of rehabilitation your son or daughter. You could also be held financially responsible for any or all of the cost of the rehabilitation. ____________ I understand that if I am charged with a serious act that would be a felony if I were an adult or the current charge is of a repetitive pattern, the State may file a motion to waive my charges into adult Court. I understand all my rights and possible penalties as stated above. DATED this _____ day of _________, ____________. |
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Juvenile |
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Parent/Guardian/Custodian |
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Probation Officer |
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Attorney |