The landmark U.S. Supreme Court case granting juveniles rights such as notice of charges and the right to confront witnesses is known as

• A. Gideon v. Wainwright
• B. Mapp v. Ohio
• C. In re Gault
• D. Miranda v. Arizona

Answer: (C)

Juvenile due process rights in delinquency hearings. In re Gault established that juveniles have the same basic due process protections as adults in delinquency proceedings, including timely notice of the charges so the youth and their family know what they’re defending against, and the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses who testify. It also guarantees the right to legal counsel and protection against self-incrimination, ensuring a fair and impartial hearing. This combination directly matches the rights described in the question.

The other cases focus on different contexts: Gideon v. Wainwright ensures counsel in criminal prosecutions for those who can’t afford it, Mapp v. Ohio reinforces the exclusionary rule for illegally obtained evidence, and Miranda v. Arizona requires informing suspects of their rights during custodial interrogation. None of these establish the specific juvenile due process protections highlighted here, which is why In re Gault is the correct reference.