# Super. Ct. Juv. R. 10: Rule 10. Initial Hearings

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## Section

- **Citation:** Super. Ct. Juv. R. 10
- **Heading:** Rule 10. Initial Hearings
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** District of Columbia Court Rules / Family Court / Superior Court Rules Governing Juvenile Proceedings / Super. Ct. Juv. R. 10

## Text

(a) Generally. At the initial hearing the respondent shall be informed of the respondent's
right to counsel, that the judicial officer will appoint counsel if the respondent is unable to
obtain counsel, that the respondent is not required to make a statement and that any
statement made by the respondent may be used against the respondent. The petition shall
be read to the respondent or the substance of the charges stated to the respondent. The
respondent shall be given a copy of the petition before being called upon to plead. If the
respondent refuses or is unable to plead, the judicial officer shall enter a plea of not guilty.
If a plea of not guilty is entered, the judicial officer shall set a date for a status hearing. If
the respondent enters a plea of guilty in the manner set forth in SCR-Juvenile 11, the
judicial officer shall set a date for a disposition hearing unless both parties consent to an
immediate disposition.
(b) Pursuant to D.C. Code § 16-2308. Upon entry of a plea of not guilty in a case where
the respondent was released prior to the filing of the petition, the judicial officer shall set
conditions, if any, of release.
(c) Pursuant to D.C. Code § 16-2312. Upon entry of a plea of not guilty in a case where
the respondent was not released prior to the filing of a petition, the judicial officer shall
evaluate the need for continued detention or shelter care in accordance with D.C. Code §
16-2312 and SCR-Juvenile 106.

## Nearby sections

- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 1 Rule 1. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R1.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 2 Rule 2. Purpose and Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R2.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 3 Rule 3. The Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R3.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 4 Rule 4. Order for Custody](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R4.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 5 Rule 5. Use of Summons When Repetitioning Offense](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R5.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 6 Rule 6. The Grand Jury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R6.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 7 Rule 7. The Petition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R7.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 8 Rule 8. Joinder of Offenses and of Respondents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R8.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 9 Rule 9. Summonses and Other Notices of Hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R9.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 10 Rule 10. Initial Hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R10.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 11 Rule 11. Guilty Pleas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R11.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 12 Rule 12. Pleadings, Motions, and Defenses Before the Factfinding Hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R12.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 12.1 Rule 12.1. Notice of Alibi](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R12_1.md)
- [Super. Ct. Juv. R. 13 Rule 13. Trial Together of Petitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPJUV_R13.md)

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