Juvenile Court
Personnel
Personnel
Who presides over all cases involving a juvenile?
The Circuit Judge
What is the first decision/stage of the juvenile court process?
Citation/Detention
Which offenses are an automatic detention for a juvenile?
Handgun /on school property
Unlawful discharge of firearm from vehicle
Any felony while armed with a firearm;
Criminal use of prohibited weapon
What age is classified as a juvenile for the state of Arkansas?
10-18 years old
Can you tell the public about juvenile arrests?
No. All juvenile records are closed and confidential.
Does the juvenile have an attorney?
Public Defender/Defense Attorney
ALL juveniles will have an attorney at every stage of juvenile court.
Does juvenile court lose jurisdiction over a juvenile when they turn 18 yoa?
No. It delinquent before age 18, may maintain jurisdiction until 21 yoa.
What are the required documents when a juvenile is detained?
The original, signed, notarized affidavit, and the incident report.
What is a FINS?
Family in Need of Services case
Do juveniles get Miranda Rights?
Yes. Miranda rights (in own language) plus parent present
Who makes the state's case against a juvenile?
Prosecutor
How do juveniles plead?
True/Not True
When must a detention hearing be held for a juvenile?
Within 72 Hours
Harshest disposition available in juvenile court
Commitment to DYS until 21 yo
Who decides if juvenile will be charged as an adult?
Prosecuting attorney
Who monitors cases of adjudicated delinquents, or juveniles placed on Conditions of Release after a court hearing?
Probation Officer
What is Disposition?
The sentencing stage in juvenile court.
Which juvenile cases CANNOT be detained?
FINS and status offenses
What is Diversion?
Informal probation under supervision of intake officer.
Can you get an arrest warrant on a juvenile?
Yes
Who is the first official contact for a juvenile delinquent in the court system?
Intake Officer
What is adjudication?
The trial phase.
If detained, an adjudication hearing shall be held within how many days?
The adjudication hearing should be held within 14 days of a juvenile being detained.
When can a juvenile be charged as an adult:
16 yo and ANY felony
14/15 yo or certain felonies.
What is EJJ?
Extended Juvenile Jurisdiction