LESSON OBJECTIVES Unit 4-3: Adjudication in Juvenile Court Criminal Justice BHS Law Related Education Unit 4: A Separate System for Juveniles Unit 4-3: Adjudication in Juvenile Court LESSON OBJECTIVES 4-1 Analyze and define the legal doctrine of parens patriae 4-2 Explore juvenile court jurisdiction and identify the classification of juvenile offenders 4-3 Comprehend adjudication in juvenile court and learn the rights of juveniles Unit 4 Case Study: The Saga of Lionel Tate

Unit 4-3 Adjudication in Juvenile Court Criminal Justice BHS Law Related Education Unit 4: A Separate System for Juveniles Unit 4-3 Adjudication in Juvenile Court Adjudication Hearing- A fact-finding hearing where a juvenile court judge decides whether or not there is proof, beyond a reasonable doubt, to label a youth “delinquent.” Rights afforded to juveniles during an Adjudication Hearing include; The right to notice of charges. The right to counsel. The right to confront witnesses. The right to cross-examine witnesses. The privilege against self-incrimination. Juveniles have no right to a jury trial. While adult criminal trials are open and formal, juvenile hearings are closed and informal.

Unit 4-3 Adjudication in Juvenile Court Criminal Justice BHS Law Related Education Unit 4: A Separate System for Juveniles Unit 4-3 Adjudication in Juvenile Court Disposition If a judge finds a youth delinquent, a disposition hearing (which is similar to a sentencing hearing) is held. The purpose is to determine whether the youth is to be put on probation or placed in an institution. Besides probation, judges have a variety of other community-based correctional dispositions (for example, halfway houses and foster homes) to choose from.

Unit 4-3 Adjudication in Juvenile Court Criminal Justice BHS Law Related Education Unit 4: A Separate System for Juveniles Unit 4-3 Adjudication in Juvenile Court Institutionalization A juvenile court has the power to commit a delinquent to; A state training school a ranch or boot camp a private residential treatment facility a juvenile prison After institutionalization juvenile offenders may be given parole with a parole officer supervising juvenile offenders in the community.

or Juvenile Court Intake Unit or Investigation of an incident by the police Juvenile Justice Flow Chart Police Discretion (Release & Warn) (Release & File a Report) or Police Discretion (Diversion: Referral to a community youth-services agency) (Refer to Juvenile Court Intake with or without detention) Juvenile Court Intake Unit Certification or Adjudication Adult Court Juvenile Court Institutionalization State training school Ranch or Boot camp Private residential treatment facility Juvenile prison Disposition Hearing Trial or Sentencing Probation Parole