TBTL Vocab 1

Question 1

juvenile

Answer 1

(noun) Any person under age 18 who is in the juvenile justice system

Question 2

burglary

Answer 2

(noun) Unlawful entry onto property with the intent to commit theft or another felony

Question 3

truancy

Answer 3

(noun) the act of cutting school for a minor who is legally required to be there. (usually from ages 6-16)

Question 4

probation

Answer 4

(noun) 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

(noun) 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.