1. Juvenile Justice System

2. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 2 The Juvenile Justice System CRCT pp 193 The Juvenile Justice System is part of the criminal justice system. Juveniles must follow the same _____, state, and _____ laws as adults, as well as some laws that do NOT apply to adults called _____ laws. A status _______ is an act that would not be a crime if committed by an adult, such as running away from home, truancy, or _________. A _____________ act is an act that would be considered a crime if committed by an adult. Car theft and _________ are two examples.

3. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 3 Juvenile Delinquency and Status Offenses Juvenile Delinquents differ from status offenders. Status offenders do ________ commit crimes. Status offenses are acts committed by juveniles that would _________ be considered crimes if adults committed them. Examples are: Truancy Runaway behavior Curfew violation

4. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 4 Curfew Violators Curfews are imposed on juveniles in most jurisdictions. Law enforcement officers enforce curfew laws and can ________ juveniles who violate curfews. Curfew laws are important because juveniles have a high likelihood of getting into ___________________ during curfew hours.

5. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 5 The Juvenile Justice System Juvenile Courts have jurisdiction (the authority to hear a case) over children. What distinguishes juvenile courts from criminal courts (legal rights): Juvenile jurisdiction (under age ___ in Georgia) __________ legal proceedings Focus on ____________, not their crimes Intermediate and immediate _______________ ________________ of proceedings Right to an ___________even if one cannot be afforded

6. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 6 Juvenile Court Interest in Status Offenders Courts are interested in chronic and persistent status offenders because of their potential for ______________ criminality. Continual offences among juveniles seems to be related to ___________ contact with the courts. Greater court contact is said to stigmatize youths and induce self-definitions as criminals.

7. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 7 Taken Into Custody When youths are taken into custody they are __________ necessarily arrested. Some youths are taken into custody as a _________________ measure. Being arrested is an _____________ serious police action.

8. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 8 Intake CRCT pp 195 Screening procedure where one or more actions against a juvenile are recommended Georgia requires intake hearings Results if there is enough evidence ___________ youth to parental custody _____________ youth to juvenile detention center-see a judge who will either 1)dismiss 2) have an adjustment 3) have a formal hearing

9. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 9 Adjudicatory Proceedings First part of a _________________ hearing When the judge hears all the ____________________ Juvenile judges have absolute __________ to decide if the juvenile has committed a _____________ act Adjudication Judgment or action on the _______________ If hearing supports allegations in the petition, the judge disposes or punishes the juvenile

10. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 10 Juvenile Court Dispositional Hearing Disposing is the same as the sentencing phase of adult offenders Both prosecutors and defense attorneys can call witnesses to influence the judge's decision The judge's decision is called a _______________

11. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 11 Juvenile Court Sentencing The judge may choose from several options: __________________ the juvenile to custody of parents Place the juvenile on _______________ Place the juvenile in a youth development center for up to _________ days ____________ the juvenile to the Department of Juvenile Justice Send the juvenile to a special program, such as ______ Assign other punishments, such as _______________, _________________________, __________.

12. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 12 Juvenile Corrections  2008—62,000 juveniles were in residential and nonresidential correctional programs (USA)  Juvenile court has the right to extend its custody or supervision of the juvenile for up to ______ years  Probations, intermediate punishments, incarceration

13. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 13 Juvenile Parole When portion of incarceration is served juveniles may be ____________________ 2008—estimated 101,000 juveniles on parole (USA)

14. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 14 Juvenile Appeals A ________ has the right to appeal his or her case

15. The Juvenile Justice System, 6 th ed. Dean J. Champion Presented by: D. Romeo 15 THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM, 6 TH EDITION DEAN J. CHAMPION AS WELL AS D. ROMEO Many thanks to SlideShare and: