Juvenile Justice System and Local Government Quiz

How old is a juvenile in Georgia when dealing with the law?

• Under the age of 16 years

• Under the age of 17 years

• Under the age of 18 years

• Under the age of 15 years

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

• An unruly act is a criminal offense, while a delinquent act is not

• A delinquent act is a criminal offense, while an unruly act is not

• Both unruly and delinquent acts are criminal offenses

• Neither unruly nor delinquent acts are criminal offenses

What is the typical punishment for a juvenile found to be unruly?

• Placement in a Youth Detention Center

• Treatment and rehabilitation

• Placement in the juvenile justice system for up to 90 days

• Court supervision

Which of the following is a right that juvenile offenders have when taken into custody?

• The right to have their names made public

• The right to be placed with adult offenders

• The right for a parent to be present

• The right to a public trial by jury

What does "taken into custody" mean for juveniles?

• Being sent to a rehabilitation center

• Being placed in foster care

• Being enrolled in a community service program

• Similar to arrest for adults

What is the role of an intake officer in the juvenile justice system?

• They provide counseling to the juvenile

• They decide if there is enough evidence to make a charge against the juvenile

• They determine the punishment for the juvenile

• They supervise the juvenile during probation

What is the first step when a juvenile is taken into custody?

• The juvenile is brought to a Youth Detention Center

• The juvenile is brought to an adjudicatory hearing

• The juvenile is brought to a dispositional hearing

• The juvenile is brought to an intake officer

What is the first step in the Juvenile Justice System?

• Informal Adjustment

• Taken into Custody

• Adjudicatory Hearing

• Dispositional Hearing

What is the purpose of an Informal Adjustment in the Juvenile Justice System?

• To hold the juvenile in jail until hearing

• To decide if there is enough evidence for a charge

• For first time offenders to admit guilt and court supervision for 90 days

• To sentence the juvenile

Which type of local government is known for having a mayor with strong influence over the council?

• Weak Mayor Council

• Council Manager

• Strong Mayor Council

• Special Purpose