In re Randy G.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Rhoda J. Cohen, J.

In this juvenile delinquency proceeding, the issue before the court is whether a juvenile has the right to assert the 5th Amendment privilege against self-incrimination during a court-ordered mental health evaluation to be used at the dispositional hearing.

*1080After a finding was made in this matter that the respondent committed an act which if committed by an adult would constitute a violation of Penal Law §§ 110.00,155.25 (attempted petit larceny), this court ordered a mental health evaluation of the respondent. The Law Guardian moved for an order…