Question 1

Virtually every state provides prosecutors and judges with access to the juvenile records of juvenile offenders.

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Question 2

One of the most important alternatives chosen at intake is nonjudicial disposition, or as it is most commonly called, __________________.

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The answer of One of the most important alternatives chosen...

Question 3

A juvenile with an extensive criminal record is most likely to get diversion.

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A juvenile with an extensive criminal record is less likely to get diversion as diversion programs are usually available for first-time offenders or those who have committed minor offenses.

Question 4

Most juvenile justice experts favor waiver, because it reflects the rehabilitative ideal of the juvenile justice system.

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Most juvenile justice experts do not favor waiver, as it contradicts the rehabilitative ideal of the juvenile justice system by treating juveniles as adults and focusing on punishment rather than rehabilitation.

Question 5

A _______________ is the formal complaint that initiates judicial action against a juvenile charged with delinquency or a status offense.

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Question 6

In most jurisdictions, adjudication and disposition hearings are separated, or
___________________ so that evidence which could not be entered during the juvenile trial can be considered at the disposition hearing.

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Question 7

____________________ involves the exchange of prosecutorial and judicial concessions for guilty pleas.

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The answer of ____________________ involves the exchange of prosecutorial and...

Question 8

_______________________ are volunteers who advise the court about child placement issues; volunteers investigate the needs of children and provide a vital link between the court members.

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The answer of _______________________ are volunteers who advise the court...

Question 9

Nonjudicial adjustment and handling or processing are all names for what is commonly known as diversion.

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Nonjudicial adjustment, handling or processing, and diversion all refer to the practice of providing alternative methods of addressing a criminal offense, typically involving community service or rehabilitation programs, to avoid formal prosecution and potential incarceration.

Question 10

Jones's trial in the California Superior Court for the same offense for which he was tried in the juvenile court violated the policy of the _____________ clause, even if he never faced the risk of more than one punishment.

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The answer of Jones's trial in the California Superior Court...

Question 11

In Schall v. Martin, the United States Supreme Court ruled that preventive detention violated the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments because the majority of detained youths were eventually placed on probation.

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The United States Supreme Court actually ruled in Schall v. Martin that preventive detention did not violate the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. The court concluded that the detention of juveniles accused of crimes could be justified as long as it served as a legitimate means of ensuring the appearance of the accused in court or the safety of the community, and was not solely punitive.

Question 12

According to the text, most states use the indeterminate sentence in juvenile court.

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The text states that "most states use indeterminate sentencing in juvenile court."

Question 13

A ___________________ is a court order based on an agreement between the court and the juvenile, authorizing a disposition in the case without a formal label of delinquency.

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The answer of A ___________________ is a court order based...

Question 14

Like adults, juveniles are entitled to public trials by a jury of their peers.

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Juvenile court proceedings are typically closed to the public to protect the privacy of minors and encourage rehabilitation rather than punishment.

Question 15

In about twenty-nine states, certain offenses are automatically excluded from juvenile court. This is called _________________________ policies.

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Question 16

In Breed v. Jones, the Supreme Court ruled that juveniles are protected against double jeopardy.

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In Breed v. Jones, the Supreme Court held that the Fifth Amendment's Double Jeopardy Clause prohibited the transfer of a juvenile to adult court after the juvenile court has already adjudicated and sentenced the juvenile. This decision established that juveniles are protected against double jeopardy.

Question 17

According to the prevailing juvenile justice philosophy, dispositions should be in the best interest of the public.

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The prevailing juvenile justice philosophy holds that dispositions should be in the best interest of the child, focusing on rehabilitation rather than solely on public interest.

Question 18

In about fifteen states, the prosecutor has the discretion of filing charges for certain offenses in either juvenile or criminal court. This is known as _________________ jurisdiction.

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The answer of In about fifteen states, the prosecutor has...

Question 19

According to the text, plea-bargaining is less common in juvenile courts than in adult courts.

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The text states that "plea bargaining is less common in juvenile courts than in adult courts, but it does occur."

Question 20

The United States Supreme Court upheld the practice of preventive detention in
____________________. They argued that the practice protects the juvenile and society from pretrial crime.

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The answer of The United States Supreme Court upheld the...

Quiz 13: Juvenile Court Process: Pretrial, Trial, and Sentencing