Juvenile Justice Quiz

What happens to a juvenile ages 13-17 who commits one of the seven most serious delinquent behaviors?

• They can be tried as an adult
• They will not be punished
• They will be sent to a juvenile detention center
• They can remain under parental custody

Which behavior might cause a juvenile to be treated as an adult during the criminal process?

• Committing armed robbery
• Painting graffiti on a building
• Getting into a fight
• Driving faster than the speed limit

Someone under the age of 17 is considered to be a ____________ in Georgia.

• Juvenile
• Convict
• Plaintiff
• Defendant

Which of the following cases would always be heard in juvenile court?

• A 15 year old accused of stealing sodas from a convenience store
• An 18 year old accused of stealing a car
• A 16 year old accused of murder
• A 13 year old accused of armed robbery.

Any act committed by a juvenile that would also be considered a crime if it were committed by an adult is called

• A delinquent act
• An unruly act
• An informal adjustment
• A criminal consequence

Theft is an example of…

• A delinquent act
• An unruly act

Skipping school is an example of…

• An unruly act
• A delinquent act

Acts committed by juveniles that are only against the law for juveniles. These are not considered "criminal offenses" in Georgia.

• An unruly act
• A delinquent act
• An informal adjustment
• A criminal consequence

The acronym YDC states for…

• Youth Detention Center
• Young Delinquent Center
• Youth Delinquent Center

Juveniles have the right to have a _________ present during all steps of the Juvenile Justice System.

• parent or guardian
• teacher
• child psychologist
• probation officer