Juvenile Juvenile LawLaw

Learning GoalLearning Goal

To recognize the rights of To recognize the rights of

minors, and the elements minors, and the elements

of the Juvenile Justice of the Juvenile Justice

System.System.

Age Limits for JuvenilesAge Limits for Juveniles• Age 17Age 17: May be tried as an adult for any : May be tried as an adult for any

crime.crime.

• Age 16 or YoungerAge 16 or Younger: Juvenile court can : Juvenile court can certify you as an adult and transfer you to certify you as an adult and transfer you to the adult criminal system.the adult criminal system.

• Age 12Age 12: Juvenile Court can certify you as : Juvenile Court can certify you as an adult for serious crimes.an adult for serious crimes.

Juvenile or Adult??Juvenile or Adult??1.1. Was the crime against people or property?Was the crime against people or property?

• Were the people injured?Were the people injured?

2.2. Was the crime violent?Was the crime violent?

3.3. How serious was the offense?How serious was the offense?• Does the public need protection from the juvenile?Does the public need protection from the juvenile?

4.4. Is this a repetitive pattern?Is this a repetitive pattern?

5.5. How mature is the Juvenile?How mature is the Juvenile?

6.6. How old is the Juvenile?How old is the Juvenile?

7.7. What are the available juvenile accommodations?What are the available juvenile accommodations?

Sentencing OptionsSentencing Options1.1. Community ServiceCommunity Service

2.2. CounselingCounseling

3.3. Foster HomeFoster Home

4.4. Juvenile Detention Center for a short timeJuvenile Detention Center for a short time

5.5. Juvenile Detention Center for a long timeJuvenile Detention Center for a long time

6.6. Probation – SupervisedProbation – Supervised

7.7. Probation – UnsupervisedProbation – Unsupervised

8.8. Commitment to a mental health institutionCommitment to a mental health institution

Sentencing FactorsSentencing Factors1.1. Was the offense against people or property?Was the offense against people or property?

2.2. Was the offense brutal, or unintentional?Was the offense brutal, or unintentional?

3.3. What was the state of the victim?What was the state of the victim?

4.4. Was there a weapon involved?Was there a weapon involved?

5.5. Was the offender alone, or part of a group?Was the offender alone, or part of a group?

6.6. Has the offender committed past crimes?Has the offender committed past crimes?

7.7. Was the offense deliberate, or provoked?Was the offense deliberate, or provoked?

8.8. Is the offender hostile or remorseful?Is the offender hostile or remorseful?

Learning GoalLearning Goal

To recognize the rights of To recognize the rights of

minors, and the elements minors, and the elements

of the Juvenile Justice of the Juvenile Justice

System.System.