Detention
True or False: detention is the second decision made by the juvenile court personnel
False: it's the first decision that is made
What types of cases are covered in teen courts?
Status offenses, lower-level felonies, and misdemeanors
What are the two roles that were talked about?
What is a jury trial for?
When a group of citizens decides whether the accused is guilty or not guilty
What is adjudication?
The stage where the court determines whether the juvenile committed the alleged offense
What are the two other detention options?
1. Secure detention
2. Insecure detention
What state conducted a study on how teen courts help with recidivism rates?
Alaska
Does the prosecutor defend the juvenile or the state?
State
Are juvenile court cases typically brought before a judge or a jury?
Judge; very rare for a jury trial
Disposition is where the court decides what should happen to the juvenile. What is this the equivalent to in adult court?
Sentencing
When is the first time the juvenile (typically) meets with their attorney?
The detention hearing
What penalties are seen in teen courts?
Community service, writing essays about offending, writing apologies to victims, or monetary restitution
Does the attorney defend the juvenile or the state?
Juvenile
What are the two concerns/problems with transfer laws?
1. inconsistencies and influenced decisions
2. human impacts
What are the phase names for adjudication, disposition, and plea bargaining?
Guilt phase, consequences phase, and negotiated agreement
The detention decision is the counterpart to what in adult court?
Bail decision
What does a judge monitor in drug courts?
Progress, treatment, supervision, and drug testing
What are the 3 roles that the attorney does?
1. Be an advocate for the youth
2. Make sure there is fair procedures in the adversarial system
3. Preventing wrongful outcomes in the juvenile court
What are the other names for Judicial Waiver, Legislative Waiver, and Prosecutorial Waiver?
Transfer hearing, automatic transfer, and direct file
What are the rights given to a juvenile?
1. right to an attorney
2. right to notice of charges
3. right to confront witnesses
4. protection against self-incrimination
What are the three detention alternatives?
1. Day-evening centers
2. Home detention
3. Bail
Name at least 2 penalties and rewards that come from drug courts
Penalties: warnings, fines, detention, community service
Rewards: verbal praise, tickets to local events, graduation ceremonies
What role does the prosecutor play in juvenile court?
- Review legal criteria
- Ensure the offense occurred in the court's jurisdiction
- Make sure child was of proper age at the time of the offense
What was the name of the boy who was tried in adult court for arson?
Rodney Hulin
Why is plea bargaining being used?
Save time and court resources, reduces uncertainty in outcomes, and can benefit both sides