To make a final decision whether a youth (Family Division) is “delinquent” or an adult (Criminal Division) is “guilty”; to give a judgment or a decree.

A written statement of fact, signed and sworn to in front of a notary or a person who has the right to administer an oath; typically a law enforcement officer.

This is the first hearing in the Criminal Division when the defendant is informed of criminal charges and enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. If a denial of guilt is entered, the next [..]

The alleged violation of law.

Document given by a police agency informing an individual of the date and time to appear before the Family Division for a preliminary hearing in a juvenile case (33 V.S.A. § 5221) or for arraignment i [..]

A request made by a party for postponement of a scheduled hearing.

A trial court that has jurisdiction over all criminal proceedings.

The person against whom a civil or criminal action is taken.

An act by a juvenile designated a crime under the laws of this state, or of another state if the act occurred there, or under federal law.

Any child (minor or juvenile) who has been adjudged to have committed a delinquent act and is still subject to the jurisdiction of the Family Division.