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Because the prevailing sociological theory is that juveniles are too young and inexperienced to "understand' the consequences of their actions and shold be offered a second chance under more lenient prosecution rather than be exposed to the rigors of the adult court and penal system.
I feel that that answer is not entirely true. the way it's worded. I would like to hear more on this if any one will add with more knowledge
I say this becasue if an Adult offender (defendant), has a Childrens Services involved The case is opned and decided in Juvenile Court before a Judge or Magistrate for example A case of abuse or neglect without criminal charges or For example a Jr6 hearing that is prompted by the police as a refferal to childrens services
Criminal charges against the defendant can be added and charged in adult criminal court if the police decide to do this but it is not always the case
Therfore, It is not only Juvenile offenders (ex: truancy, criminal activity under a 18 dependant on the crime and 17 dependant on the state) who are the defendents. therfore they are not seperating Juvenile from Adult offenders.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agofor creating juvenile courts and all the nations must have to it because this is a special place for the minor and children who are victims from abusing their rights or or due to young mindness.
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How many juvenile courts exist in the united states?
50
How old are the individuals in juvenile courts?
The individuals in juvenile courts are under the age of 18 in the United States and most other countries. Sentences are usually less severe than in regular adult courts.
Juvenile courts are courts of which type of jurisdiction?
Juvenile courts are courts of original and special (or limited) jurisdiction.
What has the author Melissa Sickmund written?
Melissa Sickmund has written: 'Juvenile Court Statistics, 1995' 'State custody rates, 1997' -- subject(s): Juvenile delinquents, Juvenile detention homes, States, Statistics 'Juveniles in court' -- subject(s): Juvenile courts, Juvenile delinquents, Statistics 'Runaways in juvenile courts' -- subject(s): Juvenile courts, Runaway teenagers, Statistics 'The juvenile delinquency probation caseload, 1985-1994' -- subject(s): Juvenile delinquents, Juvenile probation
Is it true that traffic courts and juvenile courts are example of some of the different courts at the federal level?
(in the US) No. No traffic courts or juvenile courts exist at the federal level.
How are youth courts similar to regular courts?
Youth courts are called juvenile courts. And these are called juvenile cases. They are difrent in the sentece, they get a linenient trial and punishment.
What has the author William T Downs written?
William T. Downs has written: 'Michigan juvenile court' -- subject(s): Juvenile delinquency, Probate courts 'Juvenile law and practice' -- subject(s): Juvenile courts
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.
What has the author Florence M Warner written?
Florence M. Warner has written: 'Juvenile detention in the United States' -- subject(s): Child welfare, Children, Judicial statistics, Juvenile courts, Juvenile delinquency, Legal status, laws
What has the author W A Elkin written?
W. A. Elkin has written: 'The English penal system' -- subject(s): Prisons 'English juvenile courts' -- subject(s): Juvenile courts, Juvenile delinquency
What has the author Irene H Sullivan written?
Irene H. Sullivan has written: 'Raised by the courts' -- subject(s): Juvenile courts, Juvenile delinquency, Social work with juvenile delinquents, Prevention
What has the author Millard L Midonick written?
Millard L. Midonick has written: 'Children, parents, and the courts: juvenile delinquency, ungovernability, and neglect' -- subject(s): Juvenile courts, Juvenile delinquency
