Juvenile Law

Question 1

Define the authority and jurisdiction of the juvenile court system

Answer 1

District Court - felonies
Circuit Court - State and county misdemeanors
Municipal Court - City misdemeanors
Juvenile Court - All charges

Question 2

Define the purpose of the juvenile court system

Answer 2

• Focuses on the Best Interest of the Child
• Delinquent Behavior
• Social Issues
• Behavioral Issues
• Mental Health Issues
• Protection

Question 3

Define the age of majority in the juvenile court system

Answer 3

Any person under the age of 18

Question 4

Differentiate between juvenile and adult court systems

Answer 4

JUVENILE vs. CRIMINAL
Petition - Information/Citation
Shelter Care/Detention - Bond/Initial
Initial - Preliminary Hearing
Adjudication Hearing - Trial
Adjudication - Conviction
MDT/PDR - PSI
Disposition - Sentencing
GAL - Defense Attorney
Case Worker - Probation Officer

Question 5

Recognize the statutory notification requirements when arresting a juvenile

Answer 5

Must notify
-Parents as soon as possible W.S. §14-6-
206
-The District Attorney without delay W.S.
§14-6-208

Question 6

Recognize the statutory requirements to notify the parent or guardian when issuing a citation to a juvenile for a crime

Answer 6

the law enforcement agency issuing the
citation or its designee shall take
reasonable actions to notify the parent,
guardian or custodian.

Question 7

Recognize the parameters of photographing and fingerprinting an arrested juvenile

Answer 7

Not allowed unless:
- Minor arrested for felony
- Delinquency Petition filed alleging a felony
level offense
- Fingerprints found and with court order or
consent of parents
- Adjudicated on felony level offense

Question 8

Differentiate between the constitutional and statutory rights of an adult and juvenile

Answer 8

• Minors have the same rights as adults
• Do not need parental consent to talk to a
  minor – whether a suspect or not