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Written Allegation/Referred to Juvenile Probation

A written allegation is the document submitted to the juvenile probation office by the law enforcement officer, and in a rare case, by a private citizen, which alleges a juvenile has committed an act of delinquency. In some counties, the district attorney may require written allegations to be approved by their office before being referred to the juvenile probation department.

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you have the right

​In addition to the rights already listed, you have the right to be notified of certain significant actions or proceedings in the juvenile justice system, including detention or release following arrest, whether a petition alleging delinquency was filed. For personal injury crimes, notice of the filing of an allegation of delinquency by the police within a reasonable time.