The juvenile justice system exercises jurisdiction over which two distinct categories of offenders?

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The juvenile justice system exercises jurisdiction over two distinct categories of offenders, which are delinquent and status offenders. Delinquent offenders have committed acts that would be considered crimes if committed by adults, while status offenders have committed acts that would not be considered criminal if committed by adults (e.g., truancy, runaway).

The Juvenile Justice System Exercises Jurisdiction Over Which Two Distinct