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What 3-5 factors should a judge take into account when deciding if a youth is a juvenile or an adult

Juvenile Justice

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Juveniles are treated differently than adults in our law system

Historically

However, through out most of history this was not true

Historically

However, through out most of history this was not true Long prison sentences and corporal

punishment were common

Historically

However, through out most of history this was not true Long prison sentences and corporal

punishment were common It was not until the mid 1800s that there

was a call for a separate juvenile system

Who is to blame?

The change occurred because some people felt that the family was to blame for bad behaving children (not the child himself)

Structure of the Juvenile Court

The court was established to be informal, allowing the court to act as a parent/guardian for the child

Structure of the Juvenile Court

The court was established to be informal, allowing the court to act as a parent/guardian for the child

Parent patriae- Latin for “parent of the country” or acting in the best interest of the child

Structure of the Juvenile Court

The court was established to be informal, allowing the court to act as a parent/guardian for the child

Parent patriae- Latin for “parent of the country” or acting in the best interest of the child

Hearing are closed to the public, and terms are different from adults

Who is a Juvenile?

Varies from state to state, but the age falls between 16-18

Who is a Juvenile?

Varies from state to state, but the age falls between 16-18

Judge will make decision based on:

Who is a Juvenile?

Varies from state to state, but the age falls between 16-18

Judge will make decision based on: Age and past record

Who is a Juvenile?

Varies from state to state, but the age falls between 16-18

Judge will make decision based on: Age and past record Seriousness of crime

Who is a Juvenile?

Varies from state to state, but the age falls between 16-18

Judge will make decision based on: Age and past record Seriousness of crime Likelihood to be rehabilitated by adulthood

Who is a Juvenile?

Varies from state to state, but the age falls between 16-18

Judge will make decision based on: Age and past record Seriousness of crime Likelihood to be rehabilitated by adulthood However, current trend is to trying

offenders as adults

3 sections of juvenile court

Delinquent offenders

3 sections of juvenile court

Delinquent offenders Youths who have committed acts that

would be crimes if adults

3 sections of juvenile court

Status offenders

3 sections of juvenile court

Status offenders Youths who committed acts that would not

be crimes if adults

3 sections of juvenile court

Status offenders Youths who committed acts that would not

be crimes if adults Smoking, curfew, alcohol

3 sections of juvenile court

Neglected and abused children

3 sections of juvenile court

Neglected and abused children Youths who need the court’s protection

from a parent/guardian

3 sections of juvenile court

Neglected and abused children Youths who need the court’s protection

from a parent/guardian Food, shelter, clothing

Parent’s Role

Some believe that parents should be held accountable

Parent’s Role

Some believe that parents should be held accountable Parental responsibility laws- parents

punished for child’s actions

Parent’s Role

Some believe that parents should be held accountable Parental responsibility laws- parents

punished for child’s actions Similar to contributing to the delinquency of

a minor

Goals of Juvenile Justice

Two sides

Goals of Juvenile Justice

Two sides Humanitarian-rehabilitate the offender

Goals of Juvenile Justice

Two sides Humanitarian-rehabilitate the offender Control- punish the offender