Juvenile Justice System Quiz

What is the primary goal of juvenile courts?

• To punish juveniles

• To rehabilitate juveniles

• To ignore juvenile crimes

• To increase juvenile crimes

What term is used to describe minors who commit acts that would not be considered crimes if committed by an adult?

• Juvenile delinquents

• Status offenders

• Adult offenders

• Criminal juveniles

As of 2020, by what percentage has the number of violent crimes involving youth declined since the 1994 peak?

• 50%

• 78%

• 65%

• 85%

What is a "Station House Adjustment Agreement"?

• A legal document that increases penalties for juveniles

• A method to handle juvenile cases outside of court

• A police report filed against juveniles

• A court order for immediate detention

Under what circumstances can a juvenile's fingerprinting be recorded and made public in New Jersey?

• When a juvenile is under the age of 13

• When a juvenile commits a minor offense

• When a juvenile is charged on the basis of an act which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a crime

• All juveniles are fingerprinted and recorded publicly

What is the role of a probation officer in the context of juvenile hearings?

• To provide legal representation to juveniles

• To supervise juveniles and involve court-appointed probation officers

• To judge and pass sentences on juvenile cases

• To prosecute juveniles in court

At what age can juveniles be charged as adults for many serious crimes in New Jersey?

• 18 years old

• 15 years old

• 21 years old

• 12 years old

Which court in New Jersey handles felony cases and more serious civil lawsuits?

• Municipal Court

• Superior Court

• Appellate Division

• State Supreme Court

How long do judges serve in the State Supreme Court before they can be reappointed?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

What is the minimum number of jurors required in civil cases in New Jersey?

• 6 jurors

• 12 jurors

• 3 jurors

• 9 jurors