Juveniles may agree to a _______, which is an agreement to meet specific conditions without the court formally finding them guilty.

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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.

Juveniles May Agree to a _______, Which Is an Agreement