The Court System Juveniles
Criminal vs Juvenile Crimes Delinquency and status offenses Protected by 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th Prove guilt BARD Delinquency and status offenses Limited rights BARD, but rehab not punishment- focus on offenders, not offenses
Who and What File Charges Bail Public trial jury witnesses Determine guilt or innocence Complaints/ petitions Parental custody Closed hearing One judge No jury Found delinquent
Further Steps Sentencing Incarceration- Jail Parole Public Record Disposition Detention- Juvie or adult facility Aftercare Sealed record
Juvenile Courts- Stats Under 18 (varies by state), poor, less educated 90%- at least 1 delinquent act 12- 18 years old- 20% of all arrests 35% of all property crime 19% of all violent crime