Juvenile Justice Quiz

What is the purpose of the juvenile justice system?

• Providing financial compensation to victims of juvenile crimes.

• Punishment and retribution for young offenders.

• Rehabilitation and treatment of young offenders

• Promoting community safety by removing young offenders from society.

At what age can a person be considered a juvenile in Georgia?

• 25 and below

• 21 and below

• 16

• 13-16

What is the goal of the juvenile justice system?

• Isolation and segregation of young offenders from society.

• Rehabilitation and reintegration of young offenders while ensuring public safety.

• Punishment and deterrence of young offenders.

• Financial compensation for victims of juvenile crimes.

What are 3 options for consequences if a juvenile is found delinquent??

• Boot camp

• death penalty

• Assigned to Youth Detention facility

• probation

What is the role of intake officers in the juvenile justice system?

• Intake officers in the juvenile justice system do not exist.

• Intake fficers in the juvenile justice system administer punishment to juvenile offenders.

• Intake officers in the juvenile justice system provide legal representation for juvenile offenders

• Intake officers in the juvenile justice system determine if there is enough evidence to make a charge and also have the option of informal adjustment

What is the difference between a delinquent act and an unruly act?

• A delinquent act is an act committed by an adult, while an unruly offense is an act committed by a minor.

• a delinquent act would be considered a crime if an adult committed it, while an unruly offense violates a rule for children.

• A delinquent act is a violation of civil law, while an unruly offense is a violation of criminal law.

• A delinquent act is a less serious offense than an unruly offense.

What are the rights of juveniles in the justice system?

• Juveniles have the right to choose their own punishment in the justice system.

• Juveniles have the right to a parent present at questioning, to not self incriminate, to not be held with adult offenders and to have their identity protected

• Juveniles have the right to a trial by jury in the justice system, to have bail set for release, and a grand jury to indict them.

• Juveniles have the right to vote in the justice system.

Which option shows the correct order of steps for Juvenile Due Process?

• -Taken into custody,

  -Intake officer either charges or releases or offers an informal adjustment,

  -Adjudicatory action: trial (with no jury) of juvenile,

  -Disposition hearing

  Appeal

• -Taken into custody,

  -Adjudicatory action: trial (with no jury)

  -Intake officer either charges or releases or offers an informal adjustment,

  -Appeal,

  -Disposition hearing

• -Arrest,

  -Initial appearance,

  -Preliminary hearing,

  -Grand jury Indictment

  -Arraignment,

  -Trial