Do I need an attorney for a juvenile delinquency hearing?

You have the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford one, notify the Clerk within five days to have one appointed.

What happens if I don't notify the Clerk about needing an attorney?

If you don't hire an attorney or request an appointed one within five days, you'll be deemed to have waived that right.

Court Notice — Waterloo (JVJV021543)

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Juvenile delinquency

Affects:DefendantsGeneral Public

A delinquency petition has been filed regarding TyRale Wright. A juvenile court hearing is set for May 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM in the Black Hawk County Courthouse in Waterloo; parental custody loss is possible.

Key Takeaways

Hearing date: May 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Case involves alleged juvenile delinquency of TyRale Wright
Custody of the child could be removed from the parent
You have the right to an attorney; court can appoint one
Notify Clerk within five days to request appointed counsel

Published: May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Waterloo
Case #: JVJV021543

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If you don't respond

If you do nothing, you risk waiving your right to an attorney and the court could remove custody of the child at the May 19, 2026 hearing.

What to do next

1
Attend the hearing
Appear at the Black Hawk County Courthouse in Waterloo on May 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM.
2
Secure legal representation
Hire an attorney immediately or notify the Clerk of Juvenile Court within five days of receiving this notice to request an appointed lawyer.
3
Request disability assistance if needed
Call the Disability Coordinator at 319-833-3332 or Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942 for participation help.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the juvenile hearing?: The hearing is May 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM in the Black Hawk County Courthouse in Waterloo.
Do I need an attorney for a juvenile delinquency hearing?: You have the right to an attorney; if you cannot afford one, notify the Clerk within five days to have one appointed.
What happens if I don't notify the Clerk about needing an attorney?: If you don't hire an attorney or request an appointed one within five days, you'll be deemed to have waived that right.

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Legal terms in this notice

Petition: A formal written request filed with the court starting the delinquency case.
Custody: Legal responsibility for the care and control of the child.

Full Notice Text

JVJV021543IN THE IOWA JUVENILE COURT IN AND FOR BLACK HAWK COUNTY
IN THE INTEREST OF:TYRALE WRIGHT
JUVENILE NO. JVJV021543NOTICE OF HEARINGTo: Deshaun HarmonYou are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Juvenile Court, Black Hawk County, Iowa, alleging the above-named child to be delinquent.You are further notified that the Court has entered an Order setting this for hearing at 11:30 o'clock A.M. on the 19th day of May 2026, in the Courthouse in Waterloo, Iowa.You are further notified that, as a result of this hearing, the custody of the child could be taken from you and the child placed out of your home. Therefore, you have a right to be represented by an attorney at the hearing and should employ one. If you are financially unable to hire an attorney, the Court will appoint one for you, if you notify the Clerk of Juvenile Court of this fact within five days after you receive this notice. If you do not employ an attorney or notify the Clerk within the specified time that you wish an attorney, you will be deemed to have waived this right.IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN COURT DUE TO A DISABILITY, CALL THE DISABILITY COORDINATOR AT 319-833-3332. PERSONS WHO ARE HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED MAY CALL IOWA TTY (1-800-735-2942). DISABILITY COORDINATORS CANNOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE.COL-IA-603814