Test 10/20/22 Flashcards
The first juvenile court was set up in Cook County, IL in..?
1899
The point in rehabilitation and for the court to act as the parent based on the concept of
Parens patarie
Juvenile courts handle three groups of juveniles
what are they..?
Delinquent offenders
Status Offenders
Neglected Or abused children
Define Delinquent offenders
youths who have committed acts that would be crimes if committed by adults under federal, state or local laws.
Define Status offenders
youths who have committed acts that WOULD NOT be crimes if committed by adults ie. Running away from home, skipping school, violating curfews, Refusing To obey parents.
Define Neglect
when parent/guardian fails to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, education or medical care.
what has occured when a child has been physically, emotionally or sexually abused?
Abuse
n most states juvenile court jurisdiction extends through the age of..?
17
Juvenille Waiver
allows courts to send juveniles to adult courts depending on the charge for prosecution.
Statutory exclusion
requires certain offenses committed by juveniles to be prosecuted in adult court.
Direct File
gives prosecutors discretion to file charges in adult criminal court.
Define Intake
informal process in which court officials or social workers decide if a complaint against a juvenile should be referred to juvenile court
What are the Steps in the process
1.Initial/detention hearing
2. Adjudicatory hearing
3.Dispositional Hearing
define Initial/detention Hearing
Preliminary exam of validating youths arrest. State must prove an offense was committed and reasonable cause
Juveniles do not…
have a constitutional right to bail. Preventative detention allows the courts to hold a juvenile (separate from adults) if they feel the individual will commit another crime.
