KIDS Legal

You Do Have Rights!

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Did you know that even though you aren't 18, you have legal rights?

Some of those rights you can exercise on your own. Other rights can only be exercised by your parents on your behalf. You should know that sometimes what your parents believe is in your best interests is not the same as what you want. Because of that, you should talk to your parents about what it is you want and explain why.

There are some types of cases where an attorney can represent you. For example, in an juvenile court case when you are charged with a crime, in an expulsion hearing before the school board, in an emancipation case, in some guardianship cases, and in certain situations, in child protective cases.

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