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Va. Sup. Ct. R. 8:16
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Rule 8:16 Arraignment in Juvenile Delinquency Cases
Rule Text
Arraignment in a delinquency proceeding consists of reading to the juvenile the charge on which the juvenile will be tried and calling on the juvenile to plead thereto, and it must be conducted in court. Arraignment may be waived by the juvenile in court, or by counsel.
Amendment history: Last amended by Order dated November 23, 2020; effective March 1, 2021.