Where is a juvenile going to be held during a course of legal trial?

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Is the juvenile held in detention during the course of a trial, and how long would a proceeding last?

Jeffrey Pollock · Answer

That depends upon the severity of his crime and the extent of his prior record.

Jules N. Fiani · Answer

At home or a juvenile detention facility.

Geoffrey MacLaren Yaryan · Answer

If a juvenile is detain when the trial starts he will likely continue to be   retain through the course of the trial. Juvenile trials are court trials,  no  jury, as such they usually are short.

Michael J. Breczinski · Answer

That depends on how old the juvenile is and whether the child was released to the custody of their parents.

Eric Sterkenburg · Answer

Depending upon the violation, a juvenile will be released to his parents or housed in juvenile hall.  There is no trial and he will get a hearing in front of a judge.  He is entitled to an attorney at this hearing.  You as his parents will be required to attend the hearing.

Daniel Kieth Martin · Answer

Juveniles are treated very differently when they are accused with committing a crime.  One of the first thing that happens is a Detention Hearing is scheduled within a couple of days of the minor being arrested. Probation will interview the parents or guardians and submit a report to the judge. The judge decides if the minor should be detained in juvenile hall or allowed to go home. If the minor is detained the proceedings can go pretty fast. A trial is general conducted within a month or two.  Juveniles are not entitled to a jury trial unless they are tried as adults.

Craig Elhart · Answer

Whether the juvenile is held depends on the terms and conditions of his/her bond.  If the person is out on bond, they would not be held at all.

Marshall Tauber · Answer

The answer depends upon a number of factors which include the seriousness of the charges, the prior record of the accused, whether or not there is a stable home environment for the juvenile to reside in & the likelihood the accused will abide by the court's orders if released from juvenile detention prior to trail.

Eric Chandler · Answer

The local youth center.  In Omaha is Douglas County Youth Center (DCYC) on 42nd St. between Leavenworth and Center.

Cynthia Henley · Answer

Juveniles can be released to the custody of a parent or guardian or held in juvenile detention facility.

Jared Altman · Answer

It depends on a lot of factors. I really can't answer that.

Steven Fairlie · Answer

I am not sure whether you mean just while the trial is going on in court or at other times, but the Juvenile will be at counsel table during the trial and then can either be held in detention or can be free to go in the days leading up to the trial and during the trial, depending on the Judge's ruling.

Mark R. Thiessen · Answer

Speedy trial could get him in trial in 14 days.  And he would be held in the juvenile detention facility.

Samuel H. Harrison · Answer

That depends on the case and the juvenile. If the child isn't violent and doesn't present an escape risk they usually stay with the parent(s).

Stephen Freeborn · Answer

It depends.  You say nothing about what the charge is, or whether the juvenile has a criminal history, or poses a risk to the community.  If any of these are at issue, he could be held in juvenile detention, unless, he is close to adult age, or the crime is so serious, as to warrant the juvenile being charged as an adult.  In this case, he could be held in adult detention.   The court could also set a bond, that if met could allow release prior to trial.  A defendant has the right to a trial within 90 days of his first court appearance.   You really need to discuss these issues in detail with local counsel.

Paula Drake · Answer

If a Juvenile case is going to actually be tried, then that juvenile has counsel. You should ask his/her attorney how long the trial will last. Likely you would already know if the juvenile is incarcerated in the juvenile detention facility, is released on a form of house arrest, or is merely released to the custody of the parent while the case is pending.  If your question refers to a case that is at the beginning i.e. has not yet been to court, then the issue of detention vs. release is usually determined at the first hearing; further,  the length of time that the case takes to go through the system varies depending upon numerous factors.

Jared Austin · Answer

That all depends on whether he is allowed out on bond or not. Usually they are unless the juvenile has an extensive record, is not cooperating with the court, or the charge is very serious or the court believes there is a legitimate concern that the juvenile might not show up or flee. It's rare though. As for the length, it depends on a number of things. What is the charge, how busy is the court docket, has there been any requests for adjounrments, is there a lot of motions to be made or discovery to be obtained? Your lawyer should be able to give you a more accurate response.

Jaime Cowan · Answer

Juveniles can be held in detention, sent home, or social services will send them to a residential treatment facility. This is based on criminal history, and which crime is alleged to have been committed. The whole time could take anywhere from 3 to 6 months. Sometimes longer if there are mental health issues

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