Minors who are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court because of their participation in criminal activity are entitled to trial by jury, just as are other persons who have been accused of crime.

Question

Minors who are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court because of their participation in criminal activity are entitled to trial by jury, just as are other persons who have been accused of crime.​

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Minors under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court system typically do not have the right to a trial by jury. Juvenile court proceedings are generally bench trials, where a judge makes the decisions regarding guilt and sentencing, not a jury.

Minors Who Are Under the Jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court