(1) If a minor is facing a delinquency proceeding under this chapter, the minor has the right to: (a) appear in person in the proceeding for the petition or the criminal information; (b) defend, in person or by counsel, against the allegations in the petition or the criminal information; (c) receive a copy of the petition or the criminal information; (d) testify on the minor's own behalf; (e) confront the witnesses against the minor; (f) secure the attendance of witnesses on the minor's behalf under Section 78A-6-351; (g) be represented by counsel at all stages of the proceedings; (h) be appointed an indigent defense service provider and be provided indigent defense services in accordance with Title 78B, Chapter 22, Part 2, Appointment of Counsel; (i) remain silent and be advised that anything the minor says can and will be used against the minor in any court proceedings; and (j) appeal any adjudication under this chapter. (2) A minor facing a delinquency proceeding shall be advised of the minor's rights described in Subsection (1).
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