Juvenile Delinquency and Children in Need of Services
Circuit Court — Family Division Rules – 2026
Rule 3.1
Scope
Rule 3.2
Multiple Representation of Juveniles
Rule 3.3
Discovery
Rule 3.4
Acknowledgement of Rights and Waiver of Counsel
Rule 3.5
Affirmative Defenses
Rule 3.6
Conditions of Release
Rule 3.7
Notice and Right to be Heard -- Foster Parents, Pre-Adoptive Parents, and Relative Caregivers
Rule 3.8
Consultation with Juvenile Regarding Proposed Permanency Plan and/or Transition Plan
Rule 3.9
Protection of Children in Sex-Related Cases
Rule 3.10
Juvenile Drug Court
Rule 3.11
Automatic Withdrawal of Court-Appointed Counsel
Rule 3.12
Withdrawal of Appointed Counsel
Rule 3.13
– Pleading Requirements