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Criminal Justice: The System in Perspective
Ronald G. Burns
Module 26: Juvenile Courts
Multiple Choice
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
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
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
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
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
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
7. Which of the following is the most severe form of disposition in juvenile court?
a. Structural
b. Conditional
c. Nominal
d. Custodial
True/False
8. There is evidence that the “get tough” approach taken to juvenile delinquency may be diminishing today.
9. Preadjudication procedures in the processing of juveniles are akin to sentencing procedures in the adult system.
10. The standard of evidence required for determining guilt in juvenile court is probable cause.
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.
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.
13. Most states classify juveniles as youth who are at or below 14 years old, and juvenile courts have jurisdiction over these individuals.
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.
Essay Questions
15. How do juvenile courts differ from adult courts?
16. Identify and discuss the primary steps involved with case processing in the juvenile justice system.