Understanding Juvenile Court

What is the primary purpose of juvenile court?

• To replace adult criminal courts

• To provide a place for kids to socialize

• To handle cases of kids accused of breaking the law

• To punish young offenders harshly

Who is responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom?

• The defense attorney

• The bailiff

• The clerk

• The judge

What is a summons?

• A document proving innocence

• An official letter telling you to come to court

• A request for a lawyer

• A type of punishment

What happens during an arraignment?

• The charge against you is announced

• The judge decides the sentence

• The witnesses are questioned

• The trial is conducted

Who tries to prove that a charge is true in court?

• The defense attorney

• The judge

• The prosecuting attorney

• The bailiff

What should you do if you don't have an attorney at the arraignment?

• Admit to the charge immediately

• Deny the charge until you have a chance to talk to an attorney

• Leave the courtroom

• Ask the judge to dismiss the case

What is the role of the defense attorney?

• To announce the beginning and end of a court session

• To assist the judge with paperwork

• To maintain order in the courtroom

• To help an accused person defend themselves in court

What is the purpose of a trial in juvenile court?

• To announce the charge against you

• To appoint a new judge

• To determine if the prosecutor can prove the charge

• To provide a place for social interaction

What is a dispositional hearing?

• The session where witnesses are questioned

• The hearing where the judge tells you your sentence

• The trial where evidence is presented

• The first appearance in court

What should you do if you don't understand something in juvenile court?

• Ignore it and hope for the best

• Quietly tell your attorney

• Ask the bailiff for help

• Leave the courtroom