This is the equivalent of being found guilty in the adult system.
What is delinquent.
100
The client is given a chance to remain in the community and be under supervision of the Department of Corrections.
What is probation
100
A reasonable belief that our client has committed a crime.
What is probable cause
100
A written promise signed by our client to appear at all future court appearances.
What is bond
200
This includes the facts, the maximum possible punishment and the document contains probable cause of the crime that is alleged.
What is a criminal complaint
200
This is when the Judge imposes a punishment on the juvenile. Hint, not called sentencing.
What is disposition.
200
A report drafted by the department of corrections for the court to give background information on the client. Including, criminal history, description of the crime and a recommendation to the court for a sentence.
What is a pre-sentence investigation. PSI
200
At this hearing, the state has to show by probable cause that a felony occurred and our client probably committed the act.
What is preliminary hearing
200
In Chapter 51s, this is a contract that if the individual follows all conditions for up to 90 days, the case will be dismissed. If the contract is not fulfilled, the individual will formally be placed under a 51.
What is Settlement agreement
300
It includes police reports, statements of witnesses, video and other evidence of the case.
What is discovery
300
The juvenile is given a chance to have their case dismissed if they follow all supervision rules for a period of time.
What is consent decree
300
The client receives a sentence to jail or prison, but does not have to serve it, if the client is successful on probation.
What is an imposed and stayed sentence.
300
A written request to the court asking for something to be done. I.e. to exclude evidence.
What is motion hearing
300
This is when an individual fails to follow court ordered rules, such as orders to pay child support. The court may punish the individual with jail time or until the order is met.
What is contempt of court
400
A client can, in writing, allow an attorney to go to court on the client's behalf without the client being present.
What is an authorization to appear
400
Allows the Judge to impose punishment of juveniles on supervision. These punishments can be time in secure detention, community service, counseling, etc.
What is sanction hearings
400
This is when the client's case is held open for a period of time. It is an agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant. If the defendant meets all the requirements of the agreement, the case is dismissed.
What is deferred prosecution agreement. DPA
400
This is a chance for our client to "erase" their criminal conviction. You must be under 26 to receive this.
What is expungement
400
This is the best agency in the justice system
What is Public Defender's Office
500
A court order requiring someone to do or not to do something.
What is a Writ
500
This is the authority of the court to hear the case and make a finding.
What is jursdiction
500
This is the right of a client to address the court at sentencing.
What is allocution
500
A legal requirement that the state must respect all the rights that our owed to the defendant.
What is due process
500
This is an alternative to probation and much less intrusive. It is allowed by statute, however, only some counties have it, due to financial reasons.