Question 1

Juvenile cases in early England often came before which type of courts, which were created in the 15th century to hear cases that could not be heard in common law courts?&#10;A) Family&#10;B) Probate&#10;C) Knights&#10;D) Chancery

Accepted Answer

Juvenile cases in early England often came before the Chancery courts, which were created in the 15th century to hear cases that could not be heard in common law courts.

Question 2

Thirteen-year-old Bobby ran away from home and was processed in juvenile court; as such, he committed which of the following?&#10;A) A federal offense&#10;B) A misdemeanor&#10;C) A felony&#10;D) A status offense

Accepted Answer

Running away from home is considered a status offense, which is an act that is only illegal for juveniles because of their status as minors, such as truancy or curfew violations. It is not considered a federal offense, misdemeanor, or felony.

Question 3

In which state and when was the first juvenile court created?&#10;A) New York; 1823&#10;B) Illinois; 1899&#10;C) Philadelphia; 1924&#10;D) Texas; 1812

Accepted Answer

The first juvenile court was created in Illinois in 1899 with the passage of the Juvenile Court Act.

Question 4

Who refers the most delinquency cases to juvenile justice systems?&#10;A) Social service providers&#10;B) Relatives of the youth&#10;C) Law enforcement&#10;D) School officials

Accepted Answer

Law enforcement refers the most delinquency cases to juvenile justice systems. Police officers are often the first point of contact when a youth is accused of committing a crime or engaging in delinquent behavior. They can make the decision to take a youth into custody or refer them to juvenile court for further action. Other individuals, such as social service providers, relatives, and school officials, may also play a role in referring cases, but law enforcement is generally responsible for the majority of referrals.

Question 5

Which step in juvenile case processing involves screening cases to assess whether individuals need the court's assistance, controlling the use of detention, reducing the court's caseloads, and directing youth to appropriate community services and agencies?

A) Adjudicatory hearings
B) Intake
C) Dispositional hearings
D) Postadjudicatory review

Accepted Answer

Intake is the step in juvenile case processing that involves screening cases to assess whether individuals need the court's assistance, controlling the use of detention, reducing the court's caseloads, and directing youth to appropriate community services and agencies. Adjudicatory hearings involve determining whether the youth committed the alleged offense, dispositional hearings involve determining the appropriate consequences for the youth, and postadjudicatory review involves monitoring the youth's progress and compliance with court orders.

Question 6

Juveniles may agree to a _______, which is an agreement to meet specific conditions without the court formally finding them guilty.&#10;A) consent decree&#10;B) technical violation&#10;C) diversion conversion&#10;D) waiver

Accepted Answer

A consent decree is a voluntary agreement between the juvenile and the court, in which the juvenile agrees to meet specific conditions (such as community service or counseling) without the court formally finding them guilty. This alternative to a formal adjudication can help to divert juveniles from the formal court process and reduce the likelihood of recidivism.

Question 7

Which of the following is the most severe form of disposition in juvenile court?&#10;A) Structural&#10;B) Conditional&#10;C) Nominal&#10;D) Custodial

Accepted Answer

Custodial disposition involves placing the juvenile in a youth detention facility or other form of residential institution, making it the most severe form of disposition in juvenile court. Structural and nominal dispositions involve community-based services or programs, while conditional dispositions involve a combination of community-based services and supervision.

Question 8

There is evidence that the &#34;get tough&#34; approach taken to juvenile delinquency may be diminishing today.

Accepted Answer

Many states are now focusing on rehabilitation and diversion programs rather than simply punishing juvenile offenders. There is also a growing recognition of the negative effects that incarceration can have on young people and their future prospects.

Question 9

Preadjudication procedures in the processing of juveniles are akin to sentencing procedures in the adult system.

Accepted Answer

Preadjudication procedures in the juvenile justice system are not akin to sentencing procedures in the adult system. Preadjudication procedures refer to the processing of juveniles prior to a court decision on guilt or innocence, such as detention, intake, and initial hearings. Sentencing procedures, on the other hand, occur after a guilty verdict or plea and involve the determination of the appropriate punishment for the offense committed.

Question 10

The standard of evidence required for determining guilt in juvenile court is probable cause.

Accepted Answer

The standard of evidence required for determining guilt in juvenile court is beyond a reasonable doubt, the same standard used in adult criminal court. Probable cause is the standard of evidence required for making an arrest or conducting a search in both juvenile and adult cases.

Question 11

Juvenile courts are increasingly waiting a period of time, often 10 days to 2 weeks, after the adjudication hearing to hold a disposition hearing.

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Question 12

The court's decision to transfer or waive a juvenile case to the adult system is often based on the seriousness of the offense, the juvenile's likelihood of rehabilitation, and the accused's involvement in the justice system.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Most states classify juveniles as youth who are at or below 14 years old, and juvenile courts have jurisdiction over these individuals.

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Question 14

Preservationists support the continued use of juvenile courts, and cite the longstanding recognition of children as being less responsible for their actions than adults and the greater likelihood of rehabilitation on the part of juveniles.

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Question 15

How do juvenile courts differ from adult courts?

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Question 16

Identify and discuss the primary steps involved with case processing in the juvenile justice system.

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Deck 26: Juvenile Courts