In re A.B.

I cannot agree that the procedural irregularity in serving AB. requires a reversal of this case.

The due process requirements of In re Gault were fully met. AB. was served with a copy of the petition, the petition was more than adequate to inform AB. of the charges against him, the petition was delivered to AB. sufficiently in advance of the proceedings to allow him reasonable opportunity to prepare, and AB. was accompanied by his parent and was represented by competent legal counsel. AB. readily admitted all these facts in open court and in writing.

Juveniles cannot legally waive service, but…