Juveniles have always had the same rights in delinquency proceedings as adults have had in criminal proceedings.

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Juveniles have historically not been granted all of the same rights as adults, but they do have certain due process rights, such as the right to an attorney and the right to confront witnesses. In recent years, there have been efforts to extend more of the same rights to juveniles as those afforded to adults in criminal proceedings.

Juveniles Have Always Had the Same Rights in Delinquency Proceedings