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WorksheetsUNIT 12 JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
A state's "penal code" refers to its
BODY OF LAW'S STATING AND DEFINING CRIMES AND PUNISHEMENTS FOR THOSE CRIMES
LAWS THAT REGULATE THE WAYS STATES OPERATE PRISONS
the system a state uses to hide its secret intelligence.
rules requiring democratic institutions of government.
Before a person can stand trial, he or she must be indicted. This duty is left up to whom?
a bailiff
a grand jury
a petit jury
an appellate judge
A capital offense is one that
cannot be decided by a petit jury.
one that involves large amounts of money.
occurs in the governmental center of a state.
carries the possibility of resulting in the death penalty.
What is the term that refers to an order requiring a person to appear in court?
complaint
subpoena
tort
verdict
UNLIKE a felony, a misdemeanor
is uncommon in most places.
is not a big deal.
results in a federal trial.
results in relatively light punishment
In the American legal system, "boot camps" are usually meant for
felons.
juveniles.
female prisoners.
violent criminals.
Which of these BEST describes the difference between unruly behavior and delinquent behavior for juveniles under Georgia law?
Delinquent behaviors are unlawful if committed by either adults or juveniles, while unruly behaviors are only unlawful if committed by juveniles.
Delinquent behaviors are unlawful behaviors committed by adults, while unruly behaviors are unlawful behaviors committed by juveniles.
Unruly behaviors are those for which juvenile defendants are under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Superior Court.
Unruly behaviors are unlawful behaviors that require more severe punishments than delinquent behaviors.
Which of these best completes the chart?
The juvenile is arraigned on the charges with which he or she was charged.
The juvenile is sent to the Georgia Supreme Court for a second decision.
The juvenile is sentenced by the judge and sent to a federal prison.
The juvenile is sentenced to detention in a Youth Detention Center.
What must officers promptly inform juveniles of when taken into custody?
the date of their trial
the rights to which they are entitled
the amount of their bail
the sentence they will receive
Which answer choice BEST completes the chart?
The juvenile does not possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
An incident and juvenile complaint form are given to the juvenile’s guardians.
The juvenile has only one parent or guardian to watch him or her before trial.
These are reasonable grounds to believe the juvenile is in immediate danger.
Child without proper parental care or control
Child without proper education
Child without proper physical or mental care
Child who has been placed for adoption in violation of the law
Which is the best way to describe the above?
Qualities of an Unruly Child
Qualities of a Deprived Child
Qualities of a Delinquent Child
Qualities of an Innocent Child
Why would a defendant agree to a plea bargain?
to prove his or her innocence
to have a lesser charge applied to him or her
because he or she could not afford an attorney
because he or she was not informed of his or her rights
Kent received his learners permit shortly after turning 15. While driving his mother to the store, he accidentally hit another car while parking. He was issued a traffic citation and told to appear in court.
Which of these courts would Kent MOST likely report to on his court date?
Probate Court
Superior Court
Juvenile Court
Appellate Court
In Georgia, when a juvenile is found to have committed an offense, he or she is legally classified as
a "problem child."
a "convicted felon."
a "misdemeanor youth."
an "adjudicated delinquent."
Which of these is a right given to a juvenile when taken into custody BUT is not a right of an adult when taken into custody?
right to an attorney
right to have a parent/guardian present
right to be informed of one's rights
right to remain silent
-take physical possession of the child
-protect, train, and discipline the child
-provide food, clothing, shelter, and education
-determine in which facility the child shall live
All of these are powers of
the Juvenile Justice System.
Probate Courts.
Superior Courts.
the Appellate Court System.
A juvenile accused of a crime MUST
testify in court.
have the right to remain silent.
pay for his/her own attorney.
waive his/her right to a probable cause hearing.
The legal system defines "Unruly Behavior" as offenses that only children can be held accountable for violating. Adults could not be charged with any of these offenses. These include things like refusing to go to school, repeatedly disobeying, and running away from home.
What can you conclude from this passage?
Adults do not have to follow the law.
Juveniles and adults are held to different standards.
Juveniles cannot be charged with serious crimes.
Adults get away with more crimes than juveniles.
Which situation might result in a case being transferred to Superior Court (as seen in Step 4)
The judge knows the defendant.
The jury cannot reach a verdict.
The defendant admits to his guilt.
The crime is a serious felony.
Sean is 13 and is caught trespassing inside the local mall after it closed on Friday night. He is taken into custody by the local police.
What should happen NEXT in the juvenile justice system?
Sean will be sent to the Youth Detention Center.
Sean will have a probable cause hearing before a judge.
There will be a formal hearing to decide if Sean will be charged.
The police should notify Sean's parents or guardians.
If a defendant is found guilty after standing trial, then the defendant may ____ the verdict.
deny
learn
appeal
accept
Child refuses to go to school
Child constantly disobeys parents or caregivers
Child runs away from home
Child breaks curfew between midnight and 5 A.M.
Child goes to a bar without parents
What would be the BEST legal title for this list?
"Unruly Behavior"
"The Road to Ruin"
"Delinquent Behavior"
The Five Deadly Sins"
