JUVENILE JUSTICE

Juvenile Justice The Illinois Juvenile Court Act of 1899 had established certain rules for the process of dealing with children accused of crime under the age of 16. This act was held as a standard model across the US states for crimes by minors. Types of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Status It is serious crime committed by a minor. There are minors who commit crimes such as murder, drug offense, burglary but are to be tried in a juvenile court as they do not qualify the right age to be tired in a criminal court. А Status Offense Status offense is a crime committed by a minor but under the same circumstances, if it were an adult it B would not be treated as crime. Diversion Deinstitutionalization To increase the youth It means to provide more community based programs rather than jail term. It meant removing status offenders from Juvenile institutions. It means that any minor who has not committed a diversion in the communities. Such as remedial education to develop liking towards regular schooling life, drug abuse programs, foster homes, healthcare and counseling facilities. It focuses reliance on correctional facilities serious offense must not be held in Juvenile facilities for extended rather than strict punishments. periods of time. 4 D's of Juvenile Justice Decriminalization Due Process The Legislation made crimes such as truancy, running away, violating curfew, disobedience as non criminal A Juvenile should have due process when being transferred to an adult court. A minor has the due process to the charges such as counsel, confrontation, cross examination, privilege against self incrimination, right to transcript of the trial & appellate review crimes. Thus making a separate status for criminal offenses Juvenile justice means having to provide rights to minors who have been accused of any crime. The federal authorities have a protocol and compliance to deal with minor offenders. GETLEGAL' .com VISIT WWW.GETLEGAL.COM FOR MORE TIPS.