In the United States today, roughly 60% of juvenile justice cases are

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Delinquency proceedings involve minors who have committed a crime, and make up the majority of juvenile justice cases in the United States. Misdemeanor hearings are a type of delinquency proceeding, but do not make up the majority of cases. Neglect cases involve abuse or neglect by parents or guardians and are handled differently than delinquency cases. Felony trials are for more serious crimes and typically involve adults, not juveniles.

In the United States Today, Roughly 60% of Juvenile Justice