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Juveniles have the right to legal representation in court, and proceedings are generally closed to the public to protect the juvenile's privacy.

Police must ensure that a juvenile understands their Miranda Rights, potentially simplifying the language, before questioning can lawfully proceed.

While not always legally required, law enforcement typically involves a parent or guardian during a juvenile's interrogation to protect the juvenile's rights and interests.

Upon arrest, juveniles have the right to a phone call and must be processed through the juvenile justice system, where their privacy is more protected than in adult systems.

A juvenile's consent to search must be voluntary and not coerced. Parents or guardians may have the authority to consent to a search of the juvenile’s property.

Juveniles have the right to remain silent and can request to have a parent or guardian present during questioning.

School officials have more leeway to conduct searches without warrants on juveniles, but outside of school, police generally need a warrant or probable cause.

Juveniles may be offered diversion programs as an alternative to formal court proceedings, aimed at addressing the underlying causes of their behavior and avoiding a criminal record.

Juveniles may be detained by police, but usually for a shorter time than adults. There are specific procedures for their detainment to ensure safety and parental notification.