Rule 27-5. Initial Interview for Delinquency Nonjudicial Handling Eligibility

(a) At the initial interview to determine eligibility for nonjudicial handling of a delinquency complaint, held at the time of arraignment or notice date, the probation officer shall inquire of the child or youth and parent or guardian whether they have read the court documents and understand the nature of the complaint set forth therein. Any allegations of misconduct being considered for nonjudicial handling, including any additional allegations not contained in the summons or notice to appear because they were filed with the court after the issuance of that notice shall likewise be explained in simple and nontechnical language.

(b) The probation officer shall inform the child or youth and parent or guardian of their rights under Section 30a-1. If either the child or youth or the parent or guardian state that they wish to be represented by counsel, or if the probation officer determines that a judicial hearing is necessary, the interview shall end. Any further interview to consider nonjudicial handling shall take place with counsel present unless waived.

Committee Notes

(Amended June 24, 2002, to take effect Jan. 1, 2003; amended June 30, 2008, to take effect Jan. 1, 2009.) (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 1025.1 (3), (4).) (Amended June 24, 2002, to take effect Jan. 1, 2003; amended June 30, 2008, to take effect Jan. 1, 2009; amended June 14, 2024, to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.)