8-421. Statement of rights
In order to assure that any victim who comes before the juvenile court has been
advised of the victim's constitutional rights, a judge of the juvenile court shall make
the following statement at the time each victim first appears in that court:
If you are the victim of a delinquent act with a case pending before
this court, you are advised that you have rights to justice and due process
under Arizona law that, among others, include the right to be treated with
fairness, respect and dignity, to a speedy disposition and a prompt and final
conclusion of the case, to be present at court proceedings, to choose whether
or not to be interviewed by the juvenile's attorney, to be heard before the
court makes a decision on release, negotiation of a plea, scheduling and
disposition and to seek restitution from a person who is adjudicated as
causing your loss. If you have not already been provided with a written
statement of all victims' rights, please contact the victim services division
of the prosecutor's office.
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