Do I need to hire a lawyer for Court?

All juveniles are presumed indigent. If a juvenile appears at any hearing without counsel, the court shall appoint counsel for the juvenile prior to the commencement of the hearing.

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1. Where are juvenile court hearings held?
2. Are Court Hearings Open to the Public?
3. What is the Proper Attire for Court?
4. Do I need to hire a lawyer for Court?
5. What is the Court process following the detention of a juvenile?
6. What is decided at the detention hearing?
7. What is adjudication and disposition?
8. What is the referral process/intake?
9. What do I need to bring to the intake interview?
10. Can a juvenile be fingerprinted or photographed?
11. How do I pay my restitution and Court costs?
12. Can parents be held responsible for any payments?
13. What happens with a Non-Payment Referral?
14. How are juvenile records expunged?
15. How long are juveniles able to remain under juvenile probation supervision?