TBTL Vocab 1

Question 1

Juvenile

Answer 1

Any person under age 18 who is in the juvenile justice system.

Question 2

Burglary

Answer 2

Unlawful entry onto property with the intent to commit theft or another felony.

Question 3

Truancy

Answer 3

The act of cutting school for a minor who is legally required to be there.

Question 4

Probation

Answer 4

A period of time where the juvenile is supervised by a probation officer. Probation can also be intensive for higher risk juveniles.

Question 5

Probation officer

Answer 5

This officer acts as the judge’’s eyes and ears. They make sure the juvenile assigned to them is following the judge’s orders and then report back to the judge.