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The History and Purpose of Juvenile Court

The Role of Defense Counsel in Juvenile Court

Understanding the Juvenile Client: An Overview of Adolescent Development

A Summary of the Louisiana Juvenile Court Process

The Consititutional Rights of Youth in Delinquency Proceedings

Special Education Advocacy and Delinquency Representation

Developing an Attorney-Client Relationship with a Child or Adolescent

Developing a Relationship with Your Client's Parents or Guardian

Advocacy Starts at the Beginning: Arrest and Custody

Mental Incapacity to Proceed

Pre-Adjudication Procedures

Case Preparation

Pre-Adjudication Motions and Hearings

Transfers to Adult Court

Adjudication

Disposition

Juvenile Rights in Secure Care and the Importance of Ongoing Advocacy

Modification of Disposition

Defending Against a Motion for Revocation of Probation or Parole

Appeals and Extraordinary Writs

Expungement of Records

Authorization to Disclose Protected Health and Other Information

Client Interview Questions

Parent Interview Questions

Louisiana Juvenile Defender
Trial Practice Manual

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