This section outlines procedures for juvenile confinement, including court discretion to confine juveniles under 17 for good cause, and mandates credit for time served in juvenile facilities before sentencing. It also covers rules for recognizing breaches of bail conditions and the process for issuing arrest warrants, as well as fingerprinting requirements at arraignment for certain offenses.
Yes, the court may order the confinement of a juvenile under 17 if good cause is shown, upon motion by the juvenile or their guardian.
Yes, if you are convicted and have served time in a juvenile facility before sentencing, the court must grant credit for that time.
If you do not appear as required, the court can forfeit your recognizance and issue a warrant for your arrest.
Yes, for felony or certain misdemeanor cases, the magistrate must check if your fingerprints have been taken as required by law.