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The Police Investigate the Crime

The police are called and begin their investigation. The police investigation may include talking to the victims, witnesses and/or suspects; gathering evidence; visiting, viewing, photographing and measuring the crime scene; identifying suspects, and many other tasks. Police may fingerprint or photograph a juvenile, age 10 or older, who has been arrested for an offense that would be classified as a misdemeanor or felony if committed by an adult.

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​you have the right

In addition to the rights that have already been listed, you have the right to be notified of certain significant actions or proceedings in the juvenile justice system, including detention or release following an arrest, and whether a petition alleging delinquency was filed.
 
You have the right to receive immediate notification of a preadjudication escape from detention or shelter facility and of the juvenile’s apprehension and to receive notice of the filing of an allegation of delinquency by the police within a reasonable time.
 
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