Juvenile Justice System

What must officers promptly inform juveniles of when taken into custody?

• the date of their trial
• the amount of their bail
• the sentence they will receive
• the rights to which they are entitled

What should happen NEXT in the juvenile justice system?
Sean is 13 and is caught trespassing inside the local mall after it closed on Friday night. He is taken into custody by the local police

• Sean will be sent to the Youth Detention Center.
• The police should notify Sean's parents or guardians.
• Sean will have a probable cause hearing before a judge.
• There will be a formal hearing to decide if Sean will be charged.

Which of the following would be an example of delinquent behavior?

• Skipping School (Truancy)
• Seeing an R-Rated Film without a Parent
• Murdering Someone
• Running away from home

What is the first step of the juvenile justice process?

• Detainment
• Sentencing
• Intake
• Appeal

How are unruly behaviors different from delinquent behaviors?

• unruly isn't a crime for adults
• unruly isn't a crime for juveniles
• unruly has at least a year punishment
• unruly will put you in adult court

As a juvenile you have a right to:

• An attorney
• To remain silent
• To have witnesses
• All of the answers are correct.

A status offense is:

• when someone of high status commits a crime
• an offense against a minor
• something that's only illegal if you are a minor
• a offense that is only illegal if you are an adult

A teacher has similar rights and responsibilities as those of a parent. The legal term for this is:

• parentis loco
• substitute parent
• in loco parentis
• substituis parentis

The legal system treats adults and minors differently in the justice system.  Which of the below is true? 

• a record of both of their offenses is permanent
• the press has limited access to a juvenile hearing
• both groups are given the same sentences for the same crimes
• juveniles are not allowed due process under the 5th and 14th amendments

Who determines when a minor becomes an adult?

• each state
• parents
• court's opinion
• when you graduate from high school