Youth Court
Youth Court offenders must be between the ages of?
7 and 15
Facts Attorneys ask questions that determine:
The guilt of the offender
The facts of the case
The intent of the offender
All of the above
All of the above
Which is not the responsibility of the Law Guardian?
Interview the offender regarding the case prior to Youth Court
Represent the offender
Try to get a harsher sentence
Protect the offender's rights
Try to get a harsher sentence
When the Head Judge sustains an objection does it mean:
The question must be rehearsed
The question is not acceptable
The question is acceptable and must be answered
The question has already been asked
The question is not acceptable
Who makes sure the offender completes his/her sentence?
Youth Court Coordinator
The most serious offense, which Youth Court does not handle is?
Felony
Questions are asked in Youth Court to:
Determine if the case should go to Family Court
Determine who is right
Appease the Facts Attorney's curiosity
Determine the guilt or innocence of the offender
Determine the guilty or innocence of the offender
Of the following, which is not an objection?
Negligence
Opinion/Conclusion
Vagueness
Badgering
Negligence
Who determines the sentence given to a Youth Court offender?
The Head Judge and two side judges
What is the purpose of Youth Court?
Provide an alternative to Family Court
Which of the following is not a violation?
Harassment
Petit Larceny
Disorderly Conduct
Trespass
Petit Larceny
The Facts Attorney position in Youth Court is mirrored after what position in criminal court?
Prosecuting Attorney
Who talks to the offenders before the court proceedings?
Law Guardians
Who can add additional community service hours for having a bad attitude?
The judges
The "Special Duty" of all Youth Court Members is to?
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all cases
The curfew in the City of Elmira is?
11 p.m.
Who represents the offender?
Law Guardian
Trusted with private or secret matter?
Confidentiality
What are the two words a judge has for handling an objection?
Sustained
Overruled
Who is responsible for swearing in the offender?
The clerk
Who is responsible for getting to the truth of a case?
Judges
Facts Attorneys
Law Guardians
All of the above
All of the above
Who asks the offender questions?
Facts Attorneys
Information that one person got from another without knowing for sure it is absolutely correct?
Hearsay
Asking additional questions which the Facts Attorneys have neglected to ask falls on who?
Side judges
What are the three common cases heard in Youth Court?
harassment
disorderly conduct
larceny