DELINQUENT VS. UNRULY
This term describes an act that would be a crime if committed by an adult.
What is delinquent behavior?
Juveniles have the right to remain this.
What is silent?
The first step after a juvenile is taken into custody is often this.
What is intake?
Community service is a possible consequence for this type of behavior (can be either).
What is unruly or delinquent behavior?
This is the age in Georgia where a person is typically considered an adult in the eyes of the law.
What is 17?
Truancy is an example of this type of behavior.
What is unruly behavior?
Juveniles have the right to have this person present during questioning.
Who is a parent or guardian?
This is the official document that may be filed if there is enough evidence.
What is a petition?
This is a more serious consequence that a juvenile found delinquent might face.
What is placement in a youth detention facility or probation?
This is a place where a juvenile found delinquent might be sent for long-term rehabilitation.
What is a youth development campus (YDC)?
Committing robbery would be considered this type of behavior.
What is delinquent behavior?
Juveniles have the right to this type of hearing before being detained long-term.
What is a detention hearing?
During intake, officials decide whether to release the juvenile or do this.
What is detain (or hold)?
Counseling or anger management classes are common consequences for this type of behavior (can be either).
What is unruly or delinquent behavior?
This is a right juveniles do not have in the same way as adults in Georgia.
What is the right to a jury trial?
The possible consequences for unruly behavior are often focused on this.
What is supervision or counseling?
Juveniles have the right to be informed of these against them.
What are the charges?
If a juvenile is not released, they may be placed in this type of temporary care.
What is a juvenile detention center or youth shelter?
This is the goal of consequences in the juvenile justice system, focusing on change.
What is rehabilitation?
This is the standard of proof needed in juvenile court to find that a juvenile committed a delinquent act
What is proof beyond a reasonable doubt?
This is a key difference in the potential long-term consequences between delinquent and unruly acts.
What is a criminal record?
This constitutional amendment protects juveniles from unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This is the purpose of a detention hearing.
What is to determine if there is probable cause to believe the juvenile committed the offense and if they should remain in custody?
This is a potential consequence for repeated delinquent behavior, though less common than for adults.
What is imprisonment in an adult facility (in very serious cases and typically after a transfer hearing)?
This is a factor that intake officers consider when deciding whether to detain a juvenile.
What is the seriousness of the offense, the juvenile's prior record, and the risk to the community?