Is a juvenile entitled to a speedy trial in a juvenile delinquency proceeding?

In sum, many of the same policies that warrant the articulation and enforcement of a criminal defendant's right to a speedy trial are applicable as a matter of fundamental fairness to juveniles in delinquency proceedings (see, McKeiver v. Pennsylvania, supra ). The deterrence afforded by prompt disposition, the potential prejudice to a defense and the personal disruption created by a criminal charge are present whether the accused is a juvenile or an adult (United States v. Furey, 500 F.2d 338 [2d Cir. 1974] ). In light of the need for swift and certain adjudication at all phases of a delinquency proceeding, we conclude that the speedy trial protections afforded under the Due Process Clause are not for criminal proceedings alone and are not at odds with the goals of juvenile proceedings.