What is an arraignment in the Juvenile Court?
An arraignment is a phase in a delinquency case at which time a juvenile is required to either “admit” or “deny” the charge(s) against him/her. If the juvenile should “admit” the charge(s), then the Court will generally proceed to the disposition phase of the case. In the disposition phase, the Court will determine the appropriate action to be taken (i.e., withhold disposition; order probation; order the juvenile to a commitment, as to a YDC). If the juvenile should “deny” the charge(s), a trial will be scheduled thereafter.
