Types of Courts
branch of government which includes the courts
What is the judicial branch?
a child under the age of 17 who has committed an adult crime
What is a Juvenile Delinquent?
159 counties
How many counties are in Georgia?
a state's income; money collected
What is state revenue?
a juvenile act that is considered a crime if it is committed by an adult
What is a delinquent act?
the court with the most authority than any other court; can review decisions made by appellate courts to determine legality of decisions
What is the Supreme Court?
a holding facility for juveniles
What is the regional youth detention center?
(R-YDC)
to restore someone; to offer training and restoration of privileges', help change a way of life, etc.
What is rehabilitation?
source of funding for parks, schools, roads, etc.
What are taxes?
a child who commits an act that would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult
What is an unruly child?
considered "small claims" court; claims of no more than $15,000
What is Magistrate Court?
the primary focus of the juvenile justice system
What is Rehabilitation?
from the age of 12 years up 17 years of age
What is a juvenile?
state agency that helps children who are abused
What is Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS)?
administers wills and estates, appoints guardianships, administers marriage licenses, handles traffic offenses, issues weapons licenses, etc.
What is Probate Court?
phone call, parent present, remain silent
What are the rights of a juvenile ?
a regulation requiring someone to remain indoors at specified times
What is curfew?
What is the county and city's main source of taxes?
What is property tax?
In the juvenile court, if the parent or guardian neglects the child under their care, the state will do what?
What is prosecute the parent; remove the child from the home?
sum of money that an arrested person puts forward as a guarantee that they will attend their trial
What is bail?
take into custody, released or retained, intake officer hears evidence, release or informal hearing or formal hearing; trial, sentencing, right to appeal
What are the steps in the juvenile criminal justice system?
bill introduced, committee, subcommittee review, voting, referral of bill, governor signs or vetoes
What is how a bill becomes a law?
tax placed on most retail goods and services collected by state and local governments
What is sales tax?
How long can the sentences last for an unruly child?
What is 90 days?