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They are treated more leniently than adult offenders, with an eye towards rehabilitation and showing them the error of their actions. Other than that, a crime is a crime, and whether the offender is a juvenile or not, the legal system will address their offense.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThey are taken to a youth court and when their 18 they'll go to jail
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What is the primary goal of juvenile courts?
The primary goal of juvenile courts is rehabilitation. Juvenile courts deal with young adults and children under the age of 21. Judges will use a wider range of options to treat youthful offenders.
Who conducts trials for offenders under the age of 17?
The Juvenile Division of the criminal courts.
Who conduct trials for offenders under the age 17?
The Juvenile Division of the criminal courts.
Who conducts trials for offenders under age of 17?
The Juvenile Division of the criminal courts.
What has the author Denis C Mitchell written?
Denis C. Mitchell has written: 'Young offenders' -- subject(s): Administration of Juvenile justice, Children, Juvenile courts, Juvenile justice, Administration of, Legal status, laws
Discuss the historical evolution of juvenile offenders. In what ways does our view of delinquent offenders differ from the early 20th century Why has our view of juvenile offenders changed since then?
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What has the author Joseph G Weis written?
Joseph G. Weis has written: 'The Sociology of Deviance' 'Preventing delinquency' 'Jurisdiction and the elusive status offender' -- subject(s): Juvenile courts, Juvenile delinquency, Status offenders
Should there be mandatory incarceration for chronic juvenile offenders?
For CHRONIC repeat offenders, yes.
Juvenile offenders should not be penalized?
yes
How does juvenile justice system work in Iran?
juvenile offenders are sometimes executed
Juvenile courts are courts of which type of jurisdiction?
Juvenile courts are courts of original and special (or limited) jurisdiction.
What has the author Nicholas C Bala written?
Nicholas C. Bala has written: 'The child and the law' -- subject(s): Children, Legal status, laws 'The Young Offenders Act annotated' -- subject(s): Administration of Juvenile justice, Children, Juvenile delinquency, Juvenile justice, Administration of, Legal status, laws 'Youth criminal justice law' -- subject(s): Justice pour mineurs, Administration of Juvenile justice, Administration, Canada 'Young offenders law' -- subject(s): Administration of Juvenile justice, Juvenile courts, Juvenile justice, Administration of
