The Juvenile Justice System November 17, 2014 Standards: SS8CG6

Definition of a Juvenile Juveniles are citizens age ____ and under As citizens, juveniles must follow the same __________ that all other citizens follow Juveniles have ________________ under the law, and they have laws designed especially for them For example, juveniles must attend _________, cannot possess alcohol, and cannot possess tobacco

Delinquent vs. Status Offense A ___________________ is one that would be considered a crime if committed by an ________ Burglary and car theft are examples A ___________________ refers to an act that would _________ be considered a crime if committed by an adult (this is called being _____________) Being repeatedly _____________ from school is an example

Taken into Custody When a juvenile commits a delinquent act or status offense and they are captured by police, they are __________________ Juveniles have the same basic ________ rights that adults have if they are arrested for a crime One major difference is there is no ___________ in a juvenile trial; only a ___________ listens to the evidence

Rights of Juveniles If a juvenile is taken into custody and charged with a crime: They have the right to remain __________ so they don’t incriminate themselves They have the right to an _____________ They have the right to a ________ trial They have the right to confront and question ___________________ They have the right to have their __________ present in all hearings

The Juvenile Court System Every county in Georgia has a ____________ court The courts have _______ main purposes To help ______________ the well-being of children To make sure any child receives care, guidance, and control while under the jurisdiction of the court To provide care for children who have been _______________ from their homes

Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Juvenile courts have ______________ over the following: Juveniles who commit _____________ offenses ________________ juveniles Unruly juveniles Juveniles under the supervision or ______________ of the court ______________ juveniles (neglected or abused by parents or guardians, or those who have no parents or guardians) Cases involving children who need mental health services

Steps in the Juvenile Justice Process There are many ___________ in the juvenile justice process Within each step are several __________ that must be considered Above all, the court system must make sure that ________________ is followed for the juvenile

Step 1: Intake When a juvenile is taken into custody, the first step is _____________ The juvenile is turned over to an intake officer It is the intake officer’s job to _______________ the case and decide if there is enough ________________ against the juvenile If there is ________ enough evidence, the intake officer must _____________ the juvenile

Step 1, part 2: Intake and Evidence If there is enough evidence, the intake officer has _________ choices First, the juvenile may be released into the ______________ of their parents Second, the juvenile may be _____________ Most juveniles are not detained in Georgia

Step 2: Detention If a juvenile is detained, they are housed in one of the state’s ________________________________ (RYDC) In special circumstances, a juvenile who is charged with an ___________ crime may be placed in an adult jail and tried by an adult court

Step 2, part 2: Probable Cause If a juvenile is detained, a ____________________ hearing must be held within 72 hours At the hearing, the judge has _________ options: _____________ the case Have an _________________________ Have a __________________________

Step 2, part 3: Informal Adjustment An _______________________ is usually held for first-time offenders In an informal adjustment, the juvenile must __________ the wrongdoing The juvenile is then under the supervision of the court for _________ days While under court supervision, the juvenile may be required to attend school regularly, attend counseling sessions, be required to pay for damages, or complete community service requirements

Step 3: Formal Hearing A __________________ is held if the juvenile is a ________ offender or the crime is serious First, the complaining __________ files a petition outlining the wrongdoing Once the petition is filed a date is set for the formal hearing A ___________ is issued which requires the juvenile, the parents, and any others involved in the case to attend the hearing

Step 3, part 2: Adjudicatory Hearing An _____________________ is somewhat like an adult trial The _______ hears the case against the juvenile and hears the juvenile’s defense After listening to all evidence, the judge ___________ if the juvenile is guilty If found _____________, the juvenile is _________________ If found _____________, the court schedules a ______________ hearing

Step 3, part 3: Dispositional Hearing In a _______________________, the judge determines ________________ for the offense At this hearing, both the prosecutor and the defense can call witnesses and present evidence that can possibly influence the judge

Step 4: Sentencing In__________________, the judge may select from a number of options Release the juvenile to the custody of the parents with _________ court supervision Place the juvenile on ________________ Place the juvenile in a __________________ center for up to 90 days Commit the juvenile to the Department of Juvenile Justice Send the juvenile to a _____________ program, such as boot camp Assign other punishments (such as fines) and special conditions of probation (attend school regularly, community service, etc.)

Step 5: Appeal and Extension The juvenile has a right to _________ their case If an appeal is won, then the juvenile is released with __________ punishment If lost, then the sentence is __________ out The court also has the right to _________ custody or supervision of the juvenile for up to ________ years if the juvenile is believed to not be reformed

Can a juvenile be tried as an adult? In ______, the General Assembly passed an amendment to the Georgia Juvenile Code that permits youths ages ___________ who are charged with certain _________ crimes to be treated as though they were _________ These include _________, armed _________, and voluntary manslaughter (an intentional killing with no prior intent)

How to treat a juvenile offender as an adult The ______________ will make the decision to transfer the juvenile to the adult court system based on the _________ of the crime and the evidence A judge will then grant a ________ releasing the juvenile to the adult court The process is then the _______ as for an adult (______________) If __________ (found guilty), that person will be housed in an RYDC until they turn ____, then transferred to an “adults-only” area of the building to serve out the rest of their sentence

Juvenile Justice Questions 1) What is a juvenile? 2) Define delinquent act. 3) Define status offense. 4) What are examples of delinquent acts and status offenses? 5) What does it mean when a juvenile is taken into custody? 6) Who hears the evidence in a juvenile’s case? 7) What are the rights of juveniles who are taken into custody? 8) What are the 3 main purposes of juvenile courts? 9) What do juvenile courts have jurisdiction over? 10) Describe Step 1 in the juvenile justice process 11) What is the intake officer’s job? 12) What 2 choices does the intake officer have if he believes there is enough evidence? 13) Where is a juvenile kept if they are detained? 14) What 3 options does the judge have at the probable cause hearing? 15) What happens at an informal adjustment? 16) Why might a formal hearing be held? 17) What is a summons? 18) Describe the process at an adjudicatory hearing

Juvenile Justice Questions 19) What happens at a dispositional hearing? 20) What are the sentencing options for a juvenile judge? 21) What can happen after sentencing? 22) At what age could a juvenile potentially be tried as an adult for committing certain violent crimes? 23) What are some examples of crimes that could result in a juvenile being tried as an adult? 24) What process will a juvenile go through if they are tried as an adult? 25) What is the punishment for a juvenile is who convicted of an adult crime?

Juvenile Justice Questions 1) What is a juvenile? 2) Define delinquent act. 3) Define status offense. 4) What are examples of delinquent acts and status offenses? 5) What does it mean when a juvenile is taken into custody? 6) Who hears the evidence in a juvenile’s case? 7) What are the rights of juveniles who are taken into custody? 8) What are the 3 main purposes of juvenile courts? 9) What do juvenile courts have jurisdiction over? 10) Describe Step 1 in the juvenile justice process 11) What is the intake officer’s job? 12) What 2 choices does the intake officer have if he believes there is enough evidence? 13) Where is a juvenile kept if they are detained? 14) What 3 options does the judge have at the probable cause hearing? 15) What happens at an informal adjustment? 16) Why might a formal hearing be held? 17) What is a summons? 18) Describe the process at an adjudicatory hearing

Juvenile Justice Questions 19) What happens at a dispositional hearing? 20) What are the sentencing options for a juvenile judge? 21) What can happen after sentencing? 22) At what age could a juvenile potentially be tried as an adult for committing certain violent crimes? 23) What are some examples of crimes that could result in a juvenile being tried as an adult? 24) What process will a juvenile go through if they are tried as an adult? 25) What is the punishment for a juvenile is who convicted of an adult crime?

Juvenile Justice Questions 1) What is a juvenile? 2) Define delinquent act. 3) Define status offense. 4) What are examples of delinquent acts and status offenses? 5) What does it mean when a juvenile is taken into custody? 6) Who hears the evidence in a juvenile’s case? 7) What are the rights of juveniles who are taken into custody? 8) What are the 3 main purposes of juvenile courts? 9) What do juvenile courts have jurisdiction over? 10) Describe Step 1 in the juvenile justice process 11) What is the intake officer’s job? 12) What 2 choices does the intake officer have if he believes there is enough evidence? 13) Where is a juvenile kept if they are detained? 14) What 3 options does the judge have at the probable cause hearing? 15) What happens at an informal adjustment? 16) Why might a formal hearing be held? 17) What is a summons? 18) Describe the process at an adjudicatory hearing

Juvenile Justice Questions 19) What happens at a dispositional hearing? 20) What are the sentencing options for a juvenile judge? 21) What can happen after sentencing? 22) At what age could a juvenile potentially be tried as an adult for committing certain violent crimes? 23) What are some examples of crimes that could result in a juvenile being tried as an adult? 24) What process will a juvenile go through if they are tried as an adult? 25) What is the punishment for a juvenile is who convicted of an adult crime?