Juvenile Justice Re-test

Delinquent juveniles are those who...

• are over seventeen years of age and commit serious traffic offenses.

• are under eighteen years of age and have been neglected or abused by their parents or guardians.

• are under seventeen years of age and commit acts that would be crimes if they were committed by adults.

A juvenile can be tried in superior court if he/she has committed...

• Truancy (skipping school)

• running away

• murder

• violating curfew

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

Michael refuses to go to school and was caught skipping school multiple times by the police. He also refuses to follow his parents' rules and has been caught out after curfew. What type of behavior would this be classified as under juvenile law?

• Felony Behavior

• Unruly Behavior

• Misdemeanor Behavior

• Delinquent Behavior

The first step when a juvenile is taken into custody is...

• A formal hearing

• Detention

• A sentencing hearing

• Intake