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As of my last update, Georgia has 159 juvenile courts, one for each county in the state. These courts handle cases involving minors, including delinquency, dependency, and status offenses. Each court operates under the jurisdiction of the Georgia juvenile code, focusing on rehabilitation and the welfare of the youth involved. For the most current information, it's best to consult official state resources.
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How many courts in Georgia are there no juries?
All Georgia trial courts can have bench trials, or trials without juries. Jury trials are only held in state and superior courts. Other courts include: municipal, magistrate, probate, juvenile and recorders. Each city has municipal court, and each county or circuit has some combination of the available county courts.
Juvenile courts are courts of which type of jurisdiction?
Juvenile courts are courts of original and special (or limited) jurisdiction.
How many juvenile courts exist in the united states?
50
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.
How does a judge in Georgia get there job?
Superior and State Court judges are elected. Lower courts' judges (magistrate, juvenile, probate, etc) are appointed.
How many Juvenile courts are in Utah?
Each county in Utah is served by a Juvenile Court, but some of the smaller counties may not have their own Juvenile Court and juvenile cases for that county are heard in a neighboring county in their Judicial District. Some counties have more than once Juvenile Court. Total, there are 27 distinct Juvenile Courts in Utah, but some of these courts may serve more than one county. For a directory of Utah state courts, including a listing of which Juvenile Court(s) serves each county, visit the Utah Courts Guide related link.
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 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
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 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
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
