What should a juvenile be told regarding his or her address on a citation?

• A. The requirement to notify the court of any change of address and that the failure to do so is a Class C misdemeanor
• B. The juvenile's preferred language for proceedings
• C. The juvenile's school name
• D. The juvenile's emergency contact in the event of a citation dispute

Answer: (A)

When a juvenile receives a citation, keeping the court informed of where they can be reached is essential for proper notice and due process. The instruction to notify the court of any change of address ensures that all future notices, hearings, and documents will reach them, preventing missed court dates. If the address isn’t updated, it can lead to a failure to receive important information, and in many jurisdictions that failure can be charged as a Class C misdemeanor, reflecting the legal obligation to keep contact information current. The other points—language for proceedings, school name, or an emergency contact for disputes—don’t address the critical process of ensuring the court can contact the juvenile about the citation and any resulting steps.