12 Questions
What is another name for a juvenile court?
Young offender's court
How are children who commit crimes usually treated in comparison to legal adults in most modern legal systems?
Differently
For what reason have minors been increasingly tried as adults since the 1970s?
Increases in violent juvenile crime
What has the United Nations encouraged nations to reform their systems to fit with?
A model ensuring harmonious development of adolescence
In which state is the minimum age for delinquency set at six?
North Carolina
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that a juvenile must be afforded due process rights?
Kent v. United States
Which offense might lead to a petition being filed in a juvenile court?
Serious crime
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court decide that minors do not have the same rights to a jury trial as adults?
McKeiver v. Pennsylvania
Which state sets a minimum age of 12 for delinquency, except for murder or rape?
California
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that children accused in a juvenile delinquency proceeding have rights to due process, counsel, and against self-incrimination?
In re Gault
Which states set a minimum age of seven for delinquency?
Connecticut, New York, and Maryland
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court decide that a waiver of jurisdiction from a juvenile court to a district court must be voluntary and knowing?
Kent v. United States
Test your knowledge of juvenile court systems around the world with this quiz. Explore how different legal systems handle crimes committed by minors, and learn about the special considerations and processes involved.
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