Deck 26: Juvenile Courts

Question 1

Juvenile cases in early England often came before which type of courts, which were created in the 15th century to hear cases that could not be heard in common law courts?

A) Family
B) Probate
C) Knights
D) Chancery

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Thirteen-year-old Bobby ran away from home and was processed in juvenile court; as such, he committed which of the following?

A) A federal offense
B) A misdemeanor
C) A felony
D) A status offense

Answer 2

D

Question 3

In which state and when was the first juvenile court created?

A) New York; 1823
B) Illinois; 1899
C) Philadelphia; 1924
D) Texas; 1812

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Who refers the most delinquency cases to juvenile justice systems?

A) Social service providers
B) Relatives of the youth
C) Law enforcement
D) School officials

Question 5

Which step in juvenile case processing involves screening cases to assess whether individuals need the court's assistance, controlling the use of detention, reducing the court's caseloads, and directing youth to appropriate community services and agencies?

A) Adjudicatory hearings
B) Intake
C) Dispositional hearings
D) Postadjudicatory review

Question 6

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

A) consent decree
B) technical violation
C) diversion conversion
D) waiver

Question 7

Which of the following is the most severe form of disposition in juvenile court?

A) Structural
B) Conditional
C) Nominal
D) Custodial

Question 8

There is evidence that the "get tough" approach taken to juvenile delinquency may be diminishing today.

Question 9

Preadjudication procedures in the processing of juveniles are akin to sentencing procedures in the adult system.

Question 10

The standard of evidence required for determining guilt in juvenile court is probable cause.

Question 11

Juvenile courts are increasingly waiting a period of time, often 10 days to 2 weeks, after the adjudication hearing to hold a disposition hearing.

Question 12

The court's decision to transfer or waive a juvenile case to the adult system is often based on the seriousness of the offense, the juvenile's likelihood of rehabilitation, and the accused's involvement in the justice system.

Question 13

Most states classify juveniles as youth who are at or below 14 years old, and juvenile courts have jurisdiction over these individuals.

Question 14

Preservationists support the continued use of juvenile courts, and cite the longstanding recognition of children as being less responsible for their actions than adults and the greater likelihood of rehabilitation on the part of juveniles.

Question 15

How do juvenile courts differ from adult courts?

Question 16

Identify and discuss the primary steps involved with case processing in the juvenile justice system.