6.9 Access to Legal Services Pursuant to Section 1377

Chapter 6
Section 6.9
Subject 6.9 Access to Legal Services Pursuant to Section 1377
Effective Date 1/31/2024 12:00 AM
  1. Pursuant to WIC 633, upon a youth’s appearance before the Court for a detention hearing, each youth and their parent if present shall be informed of:
    1. The reason the youth was taken into custody:
    2. The nature of the Juvenile Court proceedings; and
    3. The right of the youth and his/her parents to be represented by counsel in all proceedings.
  2. Appointment of Counsel (WIC 634).
    1. All youth described under WIC 601 and WIC 602, shall have Court appointed counsel unless the youth has already retained counsel or has made an intelligent waiver of his/her right to counsel.  
    2. All licensed attorneys who represent detained youth shall be given access to the Juvenile Hall upon providing proof of identification and California Bar Association membership.
  3. Access to a Licensed Attorney
    1. All youth will have access, upon request to licensed attorneys. 
    2. All youth will be allowed confidential consultation with attorneys.
    3. All youth will be allowed unlimited, postage free legal correspondence and cost free telephone access as appropriate.