Chapter 5
Age of Majority for Nebraska?
19
What does a prosecutor do?
represent the state, charge criminal suspects, and plea bargain cases.
Explain the Poor Law Act
Established 1601.
Help provide work for orphaned children.
Started w/ good intention, but kids ended up being forced to work as slaves
How do you get to be a federal judge?
law degree, political connections
head of the US Dept of Justice, chief law enforcement officer for the federal government, and screens prospective candidates for the US Supreme Court
How is Parens Patraie similar to modern day courts?
Allows the government to step in to help kids; ward of the state
Average age of most federal judges?
49
What's an example of a status offense?
truancy, runaway, uncontrollable
What year and state was the first juvenile court established?
1899, Illinois
Examples of specialized courts?
drug court, mental health court, domestic violence court, etc.
Who does the county attorney represent?
the state
In the reGault juvenile case, what did Gerald do?
Make a prank call.
What is therapeutic jurisprudence?
focusing on offender accountability and victim safety, while taking into account benefits and consequences of behavior
What are the 3 parts of juvenile court?
Intake, Adjudication, Disposition