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What are some differences between juvenile court and trial court?
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∙ 10y ago
Court systems from township level all the way up to US District Court conduct trials, it is uncertain what is being asked by using the term "inferior" courts.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agothe type of cases they handle
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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.
What type of court a juvenile is tried in?
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.
What is the differences between a trial court and a court of appeals?
A trial court convenes juries, conducts trials and adjudicates defendants. An appeals court hears appeals of the trial court's trials - does not convene juries - does not conduct trials - and renders juedgements on the application of law and proper procedures.
What is a juvenile trail?
A Juvenile Trial is when you go to court and the jury pleads you guilty with charges or your not guilty with charges.
In a majority of juvenile court jurisdictions a juvenile's right to a trial by jury is governed by?
Juveniles do not have access to trial by jury . . . . -------------------- Unless they have committed a capital crime and have been bound over to the adult court for prosecution.
If a juvenile is waived to adult court do they still have a right to trial by jury?
Yes, they have all the rights in trial court that all defendants possess.
The juvenile equivalent of a trial is called?
The juvenile equivalent of a trial is called an adjudication hearing. It is where a judge determines whether the juvenile is responsible for the alleged offense.
What happens when someone under 18 commits a crime?
A crime is a crime no matter WHAT the age of the person committing it. The only difference between juvenile offenders and adult offenders, is in how they are handled by the court.
What type of trial is most common in the juvenile court?
Petty theft (Petit Larceny)
What are the four stages of the juvenile justice system?
Once an offense has been committed by a juvenile, there will be a police investigation and a petition filed in a juvenile court. Next, a pre-hearing and pre-trial will occur. The final steps is a trial and sentencing.
Which rights at trials guaranteed by the US Constitution does not apply to juveniles in juvenile court?
A trial by "a jury of their peers."
What is juvenile courts?
It is a trial court (just like a regular one) but for people under the age of 18.
