15-11-511. Arraignment; admissions at arraignment; right to attorney.

At arraignment, the court shall inform a child of:#

1. (1)

   The contents of the petition alleging delinquency;#

2. (2)

   The nature of the proceedings;#

3. (3)

   The possible consequences or dispositions that may apply to such child’s case following adjudication; and#

4. (4)

   His or her due process rights, including the right to an attorney and to an appointed attorney; the privilege against self-incrimination; that he or she may remain silent and that anything said may be used against him or her; the right to confront anyone who testifies against him or her and to cross-examine any persons who appear to testify against him or her; the right to testify and to compel other witnesses to attend and testify in his or her own behalf; the right to a speedy adjudication hearing; and the right to appeal and be provided with a transcript for such purpose.#

The court may accept an admission at arraignment and may proceed immediately to disposition if a child is represented by counsel at arraignment. If a child’s liberty is not in jeopardy, he or she may waive the right to counsel at arraignment, provided that such waiver is made knowingly, voluntarily, and on the record. A child represented by counsel or whose liberty is not in jeopardy may make a preliminary statement indicating whether he or she plans to admit or deny the allegations of the complaint at the adjudication hearing. The court shall not accept an admission from a child whose liberty is in jeopardy and who is unrepresented by counsel.#

The court shall appoint an attorney to represent an alleged delinquent child whose liberty is in jeopardy and who is an indigent person.#