Discuss the roles of the juvenile defense attorney
What will be an ideal response?
• The role of juvenile defense attorney is similar to that in the criminal and civil areas.
• Defense attorneys representing children in the juvenile court play an active and important part in virtually all stages of the proceedings.
• The defense attorney helps outline the child's position regarding detention hearings and bail, and explores the opportunities for informal adjustment of the case.
• If no adjustment or diversion occurs, the defense attorney represents the child at adjudication, presenting evidence and cross-examining witnesses to see that the child's position is made clear to the court.
• Defense attorneys also play a critical role in the dispositional hearing. They present evidence bearing on the treatment decision and help the court formulate alternative plans for the child's care.
• Defense attorneys pursue any appeals from the trial, represent the child in probation revocation proceedings, and generally protect the child's right to treatment.
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