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In most jurisdiction juveniles are tried in a separate "juvenile court" unless they commit a serious crime that has the court elevate their offender status to that of an 'adult.' Then the juvenile is tried in adult court.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoAll hearings are similar to a trial. They are held just like adult court with pre-trial hearings and in some cases an actual trial. It depends on the charges against the juvenile. Some are disposed of or pled out in the first hearing, others can go on for months and months. The only difference between adult court and juvenile court is that in juvenile court you are not allowed to have public viewing or a jury since juvenile court deals with children under the age of 18 and have very specific laws to protect their privacy.
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∙ 9y agoThe Juvenile court system of Georgia has judiciary jurisdiction of minors. This jurisdiction includes everything from criminal to civil matters. The juvenile court of Georgia is overseen by the Superior courts of Georgia.
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∙ 11y agoA juvenile trial means that the individual is being tried with the penalites that would apply if the crime is committed by a juvenile. There are different penalties for juveniles and adults. Many times juveniles can be tried as adults, so in a 'juvenile trial' they are being tried as a juvenile and the lesser penalties would apply.
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What is the significance of the breed v Jones?
Set a precedent that juveniles can not be tried and acquitted in juvenile court then tried again in "adult" criminal court. Basically, the constitutional protection from double jeopardy applies to juveniles as well as adults.
Should juvenile offenders age 12 and above be treated as adults?
Not in most instances and that is the reason they have hearings to establish whether a person should be tried in adult or Juvenile court. In a murder case they often are where in a shoplifting case they are tried in juvenile court and should be. One deciding factor that the courts consider is the persons history, if a 12 year old has committed varying degrees of crimes and they seem to be escalating in severity then the court will rule for adult court.
Why would a juvenile's crime be heard in Superior court?
If a juvenile is charged as an adult, the trial will be heard in Superior Court.Added: . . . otherwise most court systems have a separate track for juvenile offenders - Juvenile Court.
Clayton is a juvenile and has been charged with grand theft auto Which court will hear his case?
Juvenile court.
What is the salary for a juvenile court counselor?
it depends on your state and county averaged about juvenile court counselor trainee about $26,257 in 12 months 18 months about $27,632 24 months $28,729 juvenile court counselor I $27,362 - $44,890 juvenile court counselor II $29,826 - $49,174
What does it mean to fight for your fitness as a juvenile?
The court is attempting to send the juvenile to be tried in adult court
What happens when a child is charged with a first degree felony?
They'll at least be sent to juvenile hall. In some jurisdictions, it is possible for them to be tried as an adult.
What sociologist tried to establish a juvenile court system?
Jane Addams was the sociologist that tried to establish a juvenile court system. She did not feel that children that were accused of crimes should be dealt with in the same manner as adult criminals.
Can a nine year old be tried in juvenile court?
Yes. The minimum age is 6.
What is the legal age of a minor to be tried in court?
I assume that by "in court" you specifically mean "not in juvenile court". Generally speaking, it's 18. For some offenses minors can be tried as adults, but this depends on the jurisdiction and the specific offense.
Should juveniles have their own court?
They should and they do. It is called Juvenile Court, and is presided over by Juvenile Court Judges and Magistrates. This is the venue that Juveniles will be tried in provided they have not been moved to the adult venue, which is possible in most states at the age of thirteen.
Does a judge decide whether a sixteen year old will be tried in teen court or adult court?
Whether a sixteen-year-old is judged as an adult or a minor depends on the laws of the jurisdiction in which he or she is arrested and tried. There is no such thing as "teen court," by the way. There is juvenile court, where cases involving minors of any age are tried.
What happens if charged as a minor but no court date and you turn 18?
Depending on the seriousness iof the charge, you will probably still be tried under the Juvenile Court guidelines.
What is the federal juvenile court is called?
There is no federal juvenile court
What is the significance of the breed v Jones?
Set a precedent that juveniles can not be tried and acquitted in juvenile court then tried again in "adult" criminal court. Basically, the constitutional protection from double jeopardy applies to juveniles as well as adults.
What are the remedies of a juvenile court system?
What are the remedies in a juvenile court system?
What type of trial is most common in the juvenile court?
Petty theft (Petit Larceny)
