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Which stage in juvenile court corresponds to the sentencing stage in adult court?
Which stage in juvenile court corresponds to the sentencing stage in adult court?
Why did the Supreme Court rule that Life Without Parole (LWOP) sentences are unconstitutional for juveniles (unless they are charged with murder) in the 2010 Graham v. Florida case?
Why did the Supreme Court rule that Life Without Parole (LWOP) sentences are unconstitutional for juveniles (unless they are charged with murder) in the 2010 Graham v. Florida case?
Which Supreme Court case granted certain due process rights to juveniles at discretionary waiver (transfer) hearings?
Which Supreme Court case granted certain due process rights to juveniles at discretionary waiver (transfer) hearings?
When it comes to the detention decision point in the juvenile court process, this is the most frequently used option.
When it comes to the detention decision point in the juvenile court process, this is the most frequently used option.
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This critical decision point in the juvenile court represents a process of determining whether or not there is enough evidence to find a youth to be a delinquent/a status offender:
This critical decision point in the juvenile court represents a process of determining whether or not there is enough evidence to find a youth to be a delinquent/a status offender:
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Since the 1970 Supreme Court decision in In re Winship, the legal burden of proof that must be established for the juvenile court to adjudicate offenders delinquent has been:
Since the 1970 Supreme Court decision in In re Winship, the legal burden of proof that must be established for the juvenile court to adjudicate offenders delinquent has been:
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If police arrest a youth due to his or her race and then a judge later sentences that youth more severely because of a lengthy prior record, that is an example of:
If police arrest a youth due to his or her race and then a judge later sentences that youth more severely because of a lengthy prior record, that is an example of:
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In the McKeiver v. Pennsylvania (1971) decision, the Supreme Court ruled that juveniles do not have the constitutional right to a jury trial.
In the McKeiver v. Pennsylvania (1971) decision, the Supreme Court ruled that juveniles do not have the constitutional right to a jury trial.
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In this critical decision point in the juvenile court process, a decision is made about whether or not to detain a youth in secure confinement, nonsecure confinement, or to release them to guardians while they await further action on their case:
In this critical decision point in the juvenile court process, a decision is made about whether or not to detain a youth in secure confinement, nonsecure confinement, or to release them to guardians while they await further action on their case:
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During which critical decision point in the juvenile court process does the court decide whether or not to file a formal petition (charges) against the youth?
During which critical decision point in the juvenile court process does the court decide whether or not to file a formal petition (charges) against the youth?
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Study Notes
Juvenile Court Processes and Key Decisions
- The disposition decision stage corresponds to the sentencing stage in adult courts, where the juvenile court determines how to handle the charges against the youth.
- The Supreme Court's ruling in Graham v. Florida (2010) declared Life Without Parole (LWOP) sentences unconstitutional for juveniles (except for murder cases), citing violations of the 8th Amendment against cruel and unusual punishment.
- In Kent v. United States (1966), the Supreme Court granted juveniles certain due process rights during discretionary waiver (transfer) hearings, enhancing protection under the law.
- At the detention decision point, the most common outcome for youth is their release to a parent or guardian, rather than being placed in secure detention.
- The adjudication decision determines if sufficient evidence exists to label a youth as delinquent or a status offender, serving as a critical juncture in the court process.
- Following the In re Winship (1970) ruling, the juvenile court must establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt for adjudicating offenders, raising the standard of proof required.
- Bias amplification occurs when racial biases affect the treatment of youths in the system, such as more severe sentencing for young minorities or perceptions of increased risk regarding their release.
- In the McKeiver v. Pennsylvania (1971) case, juveniles were denied the constitutional right to a jury trial, reinforcing differences between juvenile and adult legal rights.
- The detention decision involves determining whether to confine a youth securely, non-securely, or release them while awaiting case developments, impacting their immediate legal status.
- The intake decision stage is critical for resolving whether to file a formal petition against the youth, influencing the progression of their case through the juvenile justice system.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards for CJ 360. This quiz focuses on juvenile court procedures, including the critical stages and Supreme Court rulings on juvenile sentencing. Challenge yourself to understand key concepts like disposition decisions and Life Without Parole sentences.
