The Kentucky Notice of Juvenile Rights and Consequences is a document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of juveniles in the state of Kentucky. The document is issued to juveniles when they are arrested, charged with, or adjudicated delinquent of a crime. The document provides information regarding the juvenile's rights throughout the criminal process, including the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to a hearing. It also outlines the consequences of being found delinquent, including possible consequences of probation, confinement, or other sanctions. There are two types of Kentucky Notice of Juvenile Rights and Consequences: the initial notice, which is issued at the time of the juvenile's arrest, and the adjudicatory notice, which is issued at the time of the juvenile's adjudication. Both documents are designed to ensure that juveniles understand their rights and the consequences of their actions.
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?Informal adjustment? means the child has admitted committing the offense and agreed to the terms of behavior set out in a written informal adjustment agreement with the juvenile court officer (JCO).
Status offenses are noncriminal forms of juvenile behavior, such as running away from home, not attending school, tobacco and alcohol offenses, and exhibiting beyond-control behavior at home or at school. Public offenses are defined in the same terms as adult charges.
The Informal Adjustment/Prevention Plan (hereafter referred to as IA) is a written agreement that is filed with the court, which outlines the steps the parent, guardian, or custodian must complete to ensure the safety and well-being of the child.
Informal adjustment alternatives are counseling and adjustment, counseling and advisement, referral to counseling and individualized agreements that may include mediation.
Disposition: The stage of a delinquency proceeding which is similar to the sentencing stage of an adult criminal trial. A disposition hearing is only held if the youth has pleaded to the offense or is found delinquent by the judge.
?Informal adjustment? means the child has admitted committing the offense and agreed to the terms of behavior set out in a written informal adjustment agreement with the juvenile court officer (JCO).
The statute of limitations is five years, for actions on a liability created by statute, when no other time is fixed by the statute creating the liability (Ky. Rev. Stat.
The ?informal adjustment? is a critical stage in the juvenile proceedings. It diverts the child away from the formal judicial proceeding and instead offers ways to provide help and accountability for the child with less formality. It prevents the child from being labeled a juvenile offender.