State of Alabama Unified Judicial System Form JU-9 Rev. 6/13 Court Case Number NOTIFICATION TO PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN, OR LEGAL CUSTODIAN OF DETENTION IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF _______________________________________________________COUNTY, ALABAMA (Name of County) In the Matter of _____________________________________________________________________________, a child (Name of Child) This is official notice that the above-named child is presently in detention. The child has the right to a hearing within 72 hours of placement to determine probable cause and whether or not he/she should be detained. Below is a list of the child's rights as explained to him/her. If you wish to have an attorney to represent the child and cannot afford one, contact the juvenile court and, if the court determines that you cannot afford one, the court will arrange to appoint one. You, as the parent, legal guardian or legal custodian, also have the right to be appointed by an attorney. Additionally, your child has the right to remain silent. Offense Charged: ________________________________________ Reason(s) for Detention: __________________________________________________________________________ _________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Place of Detention: ____________________________________________ Time & Date of Hearing: ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Address of Hearing: _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________ Date ___________________________________________ Issued By (Signature) The child has been provided with a copy of the following rights and has had them explained to him / her: 1. 2. 3. 4. You have the right to a child's attorney; If you are unable to pay for a child's attorney and if your parent/legal guardian/legal custodian does not provide one, a child's attorney will be appointed. You are not required to say anything, but anything you say may be used against you; You have the right to communicate with your parents/legal guardian/legal custodian whether or not that person is present. I f n e c e s s a r y , r e a sonable means will be provided for you to do so. 5. If your child's attorney is not present or has not yet been appointed, you have the right to communicate with the child's attorney and, if necessary, reasonable means will be provided for you to do so. 6. If you are placed in detention, you have the right to a detention hearing within 72 hours to determine probable cause and to determine whether or not continued detention is required. Your parent/legal guardian/legal custodian will be notified of your detention. I certify that I have notified the parents/legal guardian/legal custodian by ________________________________. I certify that I was unable to find ________________________________________________________________________ This notice was mailed to above (name of parent/legal guardian/legal custodian), at ________________________________________________________________________. ________________________________ Date (Address) __________________________ Signature of Officer ______________________________ Time Ala Code 1975, § 12-15-202(d) A.M. P.M. ____________________________________ Title of Officer CHILD: (Copy) COURT RECORD: (Original) PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN/LEGAL CUSTODIAN: (Copy) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com