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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.
How do you identify youth in an adult court?
If you're referring to the defendant - a juvenile wouldn't be appearing in 'adult' court anyway. That's why they have a juvenile justice system.
Is murder a status offense for a juvenile?
No! A status offense is ONLY something that would not be a crime if the juvenile were an adult: running away, breaking curfew, skipping school. There may be others, but those are examples.Anything that is a crime if you are an adult is not a status offense for a juvenile.
What is needed to make an arrest of juvenile verses that of an adult?
a parent or guardian should be present in case of an arrest of a juvenile
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.
Who can certify a juvenile as an adult in ohio?
If you are referring to the age of emancipation and moving out of your parent's control, the court. If you are referring to being charged criminally as an adult, the prosecutor can ask for it, but the court will rule on that matter as well.
In the state of Georgia a juvenile who is 13 years of age can be tried as an adult if he or she?
Commits a serious criminal act..
How do you use the words juvenile and adult in a sentence?
For serious crimes, a juvenile can sometimes be tried as an adult. The jail will not put a juvenile offender in a cell with an adult offender.
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.
Should a juvenile be tried as an adult?
It depends on the juvenile and the offense.
Can a juvenile who had been convicted as an adult still go thought the juvenile justice system?
No, once they are certified with a criminal adult status, they no longer qualify for the juvenile justice system.
Can they use a juvenile traffic ticket in an adult case?
Maybe, If your acting juvenile.
What is the opposite for juvenile?
Old, mature, or adult. Those words are the opposite of juvenile.
At what age is a teenager considered an adult in Georgia?
You are legally an adult when you reach the age of majority. In Georgia, that is 18. You can't sign Contracts or Leases until age 18. Your parents cannot kick you out until age 18; however, due to the fact that you can actually go to jail at age 17 in Georgia, you can leave home at 17 and cannot be forced to return.
What have people done to go to juvenile hall?
The same things people do who go to adult prison. Where you go depends on if you are tried as an adult or juvenile.
Can juvenile manslaughter be charged as an adult?
Yes, it can.
Does a juvenile bench warrant go away when you turn 18 in Florida?
You can not put an adult in a juvenile facility! And in Florida, when you turn 18, you are considered an adult. Juvenile records are sealed. The juvenile warrant won't go away for 7 years. (Florida statute of limitations) However, a juvenile warrant will not become an adult warrant just because they child turns 18.
