Georgia Studies 14c

Who is considered a juvenile in Georgia’s court system?

• a person paying rent

• a person who does not vote

• a person going to public school

• a person no older than 17 years old

A ​ (a)   is an act committed by a juvenile that would be considered a crime if committed by an adult. An ​ (b)   is an act committed by a juvenile that would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult.

• delinquent act
• unruly act

What does the following describe?

probation

youth detention center

treatment and rehabilitation

court supervision

• adult consequences for failing a test

• adult consequences for committing a crime

• juvenile consequences for breaking curfew

• juvenile consequences for delinquent or unruly behavior

Which statement correctly describes the rights of juveniles in Georgia’s juvenile justice system?

• Juveniles are not allowed legal representation.

• Juveniles have no rights in the juvenile justice system.

• Juveniles have the right to go home with their parents.

• Juveniles have the same rights as adults do when taken into custody.

Why is there a difference between adult and juvenile courts?

• Juvenile crimes are more serious than adult crimes.

• Adult crimes are more serious than juvenile crimes.

• Juveniles cannot commit the same types of crimes as adults can.

• Juveniles are not to be treated like adults since they may not fully understand their actions.

Match the following

• Tracy has an initial appearance before a judge to have the charges explained to her.

• commitment hearing

• The police believe they have enough evidence against Tracy to charge her with theft.

• arrest

• The judge Tracy's next court date and allows her to be released until then.

• arraignment

• Tracy enters a plea of "not guilty" but the judge determines there is enough evidence for a trial.

• bail

Match the following

• The defense lawyer believes a mistake was made during the trial and demands the case be reviewed.

• appeal

• The prosecution has a more convincing case against Tracy and the judge finds her guilty.

• plea bargaining

• The prosecution offers Tracy a deal is she admits her crime, but Tracy refuses.

• trial

• The jury is selected and both sides start collecting evidence for Tracy's court date.

• preparing for trial