The separation between adult court procedures and juvenile court procedures is narrower today than any time in our history.The similarities are becoming greater than the differences.

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Over the years, the legal system has moved towards treating juvenile offenders more like adults, and adult offenders more like juveniles. As a result, the differences between the two systems have become narrower and there are now many similarities in terms of the procedures used in both. For example, both systems now place a greater emphasis on rehabilitation and alternative sentencing options, rather than just punishing offenders.

The Separation Between Adult Court Procedures and Juvenile Court Procedures