What rights do a 16 yr old have in a custody case?

Answer 1

The rights, etc., of a minor are as follows: You can be arrested or taken into custody for:

1. Delinquent offenses: acts that would be crimes if committed by adults (traffic violations, theft, assault, disorderly conduct, vandalism, etc.); Status offenses: acts that are against the law only for minors (drinking alcohol, using tobacco, curfew violation, skipping school, running away, being unruly, etc.); Being dependent, neglected or abused: you can be taken from your home if your health or safety is seriously threatened or if there is a chance you

may leave town to get away from the court. You can only be taken away from home if there is no other way to keep you safe. If you are arrested and, or, charged for a delinquent offence: You have a right not to answer questions, except you must tell the police your name, age, address and parents' names. Anything you say can be used against you in court. The police only have to tell you your rights if they ask you questions. You have a right to have your parents told where you are and why. You have a right to talk with a lawyer. You can ask to have one appointed for you. You have the right to stop talking anytime during questioning and wait until your lawyer comes. If you are placed in detention, you have all the above rights, plus the right to a detention hearing within three days (not counting weekends and holidays). If you are placed in detention for a status offense, your detention hearing must take place within 24 hours (not counting weekends and holidays). The law says youth should never be placed in an adult jail unless the case is transferred to another court for criminal prosecution.

Youth found guilty by the juvenile court of committing an alcohol or drug offense may lose their driver's license for up to one year. Laws are very complicated and confusing even to

adults. Before you talk to the police or other authorities or sign anything, it is important for you to talk with an adult who knows the law and can help you decide what is best for you. If you have to go to court, it is important to get a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer and want one, ask to have one appointed for you.

MINORS

A minor is any person under the age of 18. When you turn 18, you have all of the rights and responsibilities of an adult except that you cannot buy or drink alcohol until you are 21.

As a minor, you have the right to be supported and protected by your parents. This means they must give you necessary food, shelter, clothes, education and medical care. Your parents can choose your friends, clothes and religion. They can also give you jobs to do around the

house and tell you what time you must be home. Your parents must give their permission for you to get a driver's license, get married and receive some types of medical treatment.

If you refuse to obey the reasonable rules your parents have made or if you run away from home or refuse to go to school, you can be taken to a juvenile court. Everyone is required to attend school from age seven until their 16th birthday, in most states. If you are between the ages of seven and 16 and do not go to school regularly, you can be taken to juvenile court. These rights apply to all minor even in care. If you are in care due to a disability, you have the same rights but, may be restricted in for instance, getting a driver's license, etc. If you are in foster care, then you have the same rights as above however, your foster parents will act as your parents regarding the above rights.

Answer 2

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