Yes. The police have to notify your parents/guardians if you are arrested. If the police ask for your name, age and address it is a good idea to give them this information. If they want to ask you other questions, you have the right not to answer. If you do not want to answer, be polite and say that you do not wish to answer. If you are under arrest, ask to speak to a lawyer or your parents before you answer any questions. There are very few people who will have access to the information in your youth record including, police, courts, your lawyer, your parents and yourself. The general public does not have access to your record. You have the right to speak with a lawyer right away if you have been arrested or are being questioned by the police. The police must give you the time and privacy to speak to a lawyer. You also have the right to have your parents, guardian or another adult with you. If you have to go to court you may be able to get help paying for a lawyer. Having a youth record does not mean you cannot get a job. It may make it more difficult and may affect the type of job you are able to get. No. Youth are kept separate from adults in custody. Most youth in custody will spend time in a special youth correctional facility. However, if a separate facility is not available or would not be appropriate you may spend time in an adult facility but be kept separate from the adults.