A minor under 17 years old who has been charged with a crime
Delinquent
An act committed by a minor that WOULD be a crime according to adult law
Delinquent Act
An act committed by a minor that would NOT be a crime according to adult law
Unruly Act
The person who initially decides if there is enough evidence to DETAIN the juvenile.
Intake Officer
If there is not enough evidence to charge the juvenile, what happens to them?
They are released to their parents/guardian
What happens if there is enough evidence to charge the juvenile with a crime?
They are held in a youth detention center or adult prison depending on the crime.
If the juvenile admits guilt to the judge, what is usually offered?
Informal Adjustment - juvenile is released under conditions/supervision by the court
Who determines guilt in an Adjudicatory Hearing? Judge, Jury, both?
Judge - there are no juries in juvenile hearings
What happens in a Disposition Hearing?
The judge hears witnesses and determines punishment for the juvenile (if any)
What is it called when the judge assigns punishment (boot camp, detention center, fines, counseling)
Sentencing
What can the juvenile do if they are found guilty, but there is NOT enough evidence?
appeal
