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  • If the juvenile has simply gotten into trouble as a repeat runaway; into trouble without harming other people and the juvenile has remorse then the courts should not punish the juvenile, but they could use 'house arrest' or a parole officer to contain the actions of juvenile if they continue to get into trouble. If the juvenile has committed a serious crime such as murder then they should be held in a Juvenile facility until they are old enough to go to court for that murder and should receive the punishment in accordance to that State's law.
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What is the role of the judge at the children's court?

The children's court handles tasks that range from juvenile criminal activity to criminal acts that minors engaged in. The role of the judge in children's court are to oversee the court and make sure the children's court is working quickly and effectively.


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.


Can you be sent to juvenile detention center for running away?

The police don't "throw" anybody anywhere! They take them into custody and deliver them either to the court or to the Dept of Children and Family Services. It is the Court and/or DCF who decide what will happen to the juvenile, NOT the police.


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.

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What is the goal of the juvenile court?

The goal of the juvenile court system is to rehabilitate instead of punish. However if the minor continues to get into trouble, they may be sent to a juvenile facility until they turn 18.


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.


What is the role of the judge at the children's court?

The children's court handles tasks that range from juvenile criminal activity to criminal acts that minors engaged in. The role of the judge in children's court are to oversee the court and make sure the children's court is working quickly and effectively.


Do Juvenile lawyers specialize in children cases?

Juvenile lawyers do specialize in children cases. This is very important because juvenile and adult court cases are vastly different. Juveniles have different rights when it comes to the courtroom.


How do you punish the US Supreme Court?

You do not punish the US Supreme Court.


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.


What is the federal juvenile court is called?

There is no federal juvenile court


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.


What are the remedies of a juvenile court system?

What are the remedies in a juvenile court system?


What legislation governs the provision of children'sevices?

Each state has legislation that cover's children's services. It is commonly referred to as Juvenile law, and is often adjudicated in Juvenile Court.


What happens if the ticket says you have to go to adult court when you should be going to juvenile court?

Tickets? There is no juvenile court for traffic tickets. They all go to traffic court. If you're old enough to drive, you're old enough to deal with the consequences.


Can you be sent to juvenile detention center for running away?

The police don't "throw" anybody anywhere! They take them into custody and deliver them either to the court or to the Dept of Children and Family Services. It is the Court and/or DCF who decide what will happen to the juvenile, NOT the police.