VIRGIN ISLANDS RULES OF FAMILY DIVISION PROCEDURE Rule 32. Acceptance of a Plea of Delinquent; Withdrawal of Pleas

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Rule 32. Acceptance of a Plea of Delinquent; Withdrawal of Pleas

(a) Voluntariness. Before accepting a child's plea of delinquent, the court shall determine that the plea is knowingly and voluntarily entered with a full understanding of the nature of the allegations and the possible consequences of such plea and that there are factual bases for it.

(b) Open Court. All pleas shall be taken in open court, except the hearing must be closed as provided by law.

(c) Determination by Court. The court, when making this determination, should place the child under oath and shall address the child personally. The court shall determine that the child understands each of the following matters and the consequences of entering a delinquency plea:

(1) The nature of the charge to which the

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