Bill > A3117

This bill clarifies a juvenile's right to attorney representation during critical stages of a court proceeding, including every court appearance, interrogation, identification procedure, or other investigative activity involving the juvenile. The bill requires juveniles to have counsel present when waiving any rights, and specifies procedures for determining mental capacity and appointing a guardian ad litem for juveniles lacking mental capacity. Additionally, the bill mandates the court to conduct placement review hearings at least every 12 months for juveniles placed out-of-home, during which the court must review the juvenile's treatment, care, and custody status, and determine if the placement continues to be appropriate or needs to be modified.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A3117