What might happen to my child?
The court may adjourn the case for a variety of reasons. They may wish to set a trial date, or request reports to be prepared. If a report is requested a member of the Youth Offending Team will talk to you outside the Courtroom and explain what it is about. It may be that you will need to return to the Court with your child a few times before the case is dealt with.
If you or your child cannot attend the Court on any occasion it is very important that you inform the Court of the reason why. You can do this through your solicitor before the hearing. If you are ill on the day and don’t appear in Court, you may have to produce a sick note.