Juvenile Justice Vocabulary

What is the legal term for a child under the age of eighteen who is without adequate food, shelter, or protection?

• Foster child

• Orphan

• Deprived child

• Neglected child

Who is appointed by the juvenile court to represent the child's best interest in any legal proceedings where the parents' rights and the child's rights appear to be at odds?

• Child Protective Services

• Guardian ad litem

• Family attorney

• Juvenile judge

In which of the following instances might a guardian ad litem be appointed?

• To represent a child in custody hearings

• To represent a child in academic disputes

• To represent a child in employment negotiations

• To represent a child in real estate transactions

What is a possible scenario where a guardian ad litem is necessary?

• When a child wants to change schools

• When a child is involved in a car accident

• When there are allegations of child abuse

• When a child is applying for a scholarship

Which of the following is an example of an act committed by an unruly child?

• Vandalism

• Running away from home

• Shoplifting

• Assault

What distinguishes the acts of an unruly child from those of an adult offender?

• The acts are only illegal for children

• The acts are more severe

• The acts are considered a crime for both children and adults

• The acts are not punishable by law

What does an informal adjustment for an unruly child include?

• Detention in a juvenile facility

• Family counseling and a plan of supervision

• Immediate emancipation

• Transfer to adult court

For how long will the child be under court supervision to ensure the plan is followed in an informal adjustment?

• 30 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

• 120 days

What is the age limit for someone to be considered a juvenile delinquent according to the provided definition?

• Under age sixteen

• Under age seventeen

• Under age eighteen

• Under age fifteen

What is a delinquent act as defined in the vocabulary?

• An act that is only a crime if committed by a juvenile

• An act that is a crime regardless of who commits it

• An act that would be a crime if committed by an adult

• An act that requires community service