Juvenile Court Process Overview

Study these flashcards to review key concepts, terms, and important cases related to the Juvenile Court Process as described in the lecture notes.

The first Juvenile Court was established in __ in 1899.

Illinois

Juvenile cases are most commonly heard in __ courts.

independent Juvenile Courts

The role of the __ is to protect the interest of the child in welfare cases.

Guardian ad litem

A __ is a report that initiates the intake process in juvenile courts.

Complaint

The primary purpose of __ is to promote the best interests of the child in the juvenile justice system.

Juvenile Detention

Youth offenders should not be detained for more than __ hours without a formal petition.

24

The decision to detain a juvenile in court often focuses on the __ of the child.

best interests

The standards set by state statute for due process in transferring juveniles to adult court occurred between the ages of __.

14 and 17

The __ provides protections against governmental abuse and secures the right to equal protection.

Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments

In re Gault was a significant case that instilled __ in juvenile proceedings.

due process

The disposition philosophy in juvenile court is centered on the __ of the child.

best interest

Juvenile courts typically utilize __ sentencing which allows for indeterminate lengths of sentences.

Indeterminate

The fundamental difference between juvenile courts and adult courts regarding sentencing is that juvenile courts have __ sentencing.

Indeterminate

In most juvenile courts, the standard of proof for adjudication is __.

beyond a reasonable doubt

A __ report is used to help judges determine the appropriate disposition for a juvenile.

Predisposition

Evidence shows that many youth classified as chronic offenders do not persist in their behaviors into __.

adulthood

Most juvenile cases in Connecticut are handled in a __ way, avoiding formal judicial processes.

Non-Judicial