- Procedure. The juvenile respondent and his/her counsel shall prepare and complete a Statement of Juvenile on Plea of Guilty before appearing in court. The juvenile respondent and his/her counsel shall present the completed statement to the court. After receiving the completed statement, the court shall conduct a detailed inquiry addressing:
- The meaning and effect of a plea of guilty;
- The elements of the offense alleged;
- The juvenile’s acknowledgement of his/her guilt on each and every element of the offense alleged;
- The standard sentencing range and the maximum punishment for the offense alleged;
- The juvenile’s understanding of and the meaning of the prosecutor’s recommendation; and
- Any other appropriate matters.
- Upon acceptance of the plea, the court shall have the juvenile respondent sign the statement in open court. The statement shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court.
- Withdrawal of Plea of Guilty. A motion to withdraw a plea of guilty may be made only before disposition is imposed and upon a showing of good cause. The Court may set aside an Order of Disposition and permit a juvenile respondent to withdraw his/her plea of guilty to correct an injustice.
- Form. The Statement of Juvenile on Plea of Guilty will confo rm substantially with JuCr 7.7.