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Juvenile Law

Juvenile Law. What is a Juvenile?. In North Carolina juveniles are considered people under the age of 18 years old, not married, not emancipated, or not in the armed services. Goal of courts. Rehabilitate the offender. Two types of courts. Neglect – involving neglect or abuse by parents

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Juvenile Law

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  1. Juvenile Law

  2. What is a Juvenile? • In North Carolina juveniles are considered people under the age of 18 years old, not married, not emancipated, or not in the armed services.

  3. Goal of courts • Rehabilitate the offender

  4. Two types of courts • Neglect – involving neglect or abuse by parents • Delinquency – children who commit crimes

  5. Examples of Juvenile Crime • These are exclusive to juveniles and do not pertain to adults! • Running away from home • Playing hooky • Breaking local curfew ordinances

  6. Two Options • Diversion – not court, other type of programs • Trial – different from adult trials • Judge makes the decision – no jury • Hearings are closed to the public • Juveniles are not fingerprinted or photographed

  7. Possible Sentencing • Probation • Pay a fine • Pay money to the victim • Community service • Withhold drivers license • Group home • Detention facility (jail) • Training school

  8. Rules for Juvenile Cases • Established by the case In Re Gault: (in re means in the matter of) • Parents and juveniles must be notified in writing of charges • Parents have the right to be present while juvenile is being questioned • Juveniles have all other rights granted to adults

  9. If a juvenile is charged as an adult these protections do not apply.

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