Understanding the Juvenile Justice System: A Comprehensive Overview
Delve into the complexities of the juvenile justice system from arrest to disposition. Explore the processes involved, diversion options, prosecutor's role, and court proceedings, shedding light on rehabilitation, accountability, and youth needs. Gain insights into handling juvenile cases effectively and ethically.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM Name of Presenters Office Presenters are From
Attribution and Disclaimer This project is supported by Grant #2019-MU-MU-K002 awarded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice.
Purpose of the Juvenile Justice System (e.g. Rehabilitation) Age of Jurisdiction; definition of juvenile JUVENILE JUSTICE OVERVIEW Importance of having dedicated juvenile prosecutors(s) who understand the adolescent brain, accountability to victims and communities, and the rehabilitative and treatment needs of youth # of Cases Prosecutors Office handles per year Name and location of Juvenile Courthouse
Standard to arrest a juvenile ARREST AND POST-ARREST PROCESS Alternatives to an arrest What happens after an arrest Where youth goes after arrest What happens at that location? Are parents contacted? Where does case go next?
What options exist to divert the case? What is the criteria for diversion? Can police divert? Probation? Juvenile Counselor? Prosecutor? What programs exist for diversion?* DIVERSION OPTIONS How long does youth have to complete diversion program? How many times can a youth participate in diversion? *See NDAA s prosecutor led diversion map: https://diversion.ndaa.org/
How the case gets referred to the Prosecutors Office PROSECUTOR What the prosecutor does upon receiving the case: What documents are reviewed? What interviews are conducted? What factors are considered? FILING DECISIONS
Arraignment/Detention Hearing JUVENILE COURT PROCESS Probable Cause Hearing Motion Practice Pre-trial hearings; suppression hearings Plea Bargaining Trial/fact-fining hearing Disposition/Sentencing
What factors are considered at disposition: Seriousness of charge Harm to victim and/or community DISPOSITION/ SENTENCING Age of youth Prior history Family/home life School records Peers
