Discuss the Evolution of Due Process Rights and Procedures for Juveniles in the Juvenile Justice System.
Juvenile Delinquency Courts Introduction The juvenile justice system oversees adjudications for juvenile offenders in juvenile courts. A juvenile offender is a youth under the age of 18 or the age of majority, depending on state statute. A juvenile, or delinquent, is said to commit delinquent acts rather than crimes. This language is consistent with the … Read more