12 questions
The purpose of Juvenile detention is to _______________ instead of punish.
put children in prison
rehabilitate
not inform parents
make fun of children
What is due process?
Turning in your homework on time
Paying bills on time
Refers to the procedures that are followed when someone is convicted of a crime.
Process of paying rent
True or False: Juveniles CAN be charged as adults in the state of CA if they commit a crime at the age of 16 years old or younger.
True or False: Telling a juvenile’s parents that there’s going to be a court hearing but not giving them any official documentation, is due process.
True
False
Juveniles have a right to a _________________. They will be provided one if they cannot afford it.
cops
guardians
money
lawyer
True or False: Juvenile courts do not need to have a jury present.
If caught lying in court under oath, a witness can be prosecuted (case charged) with a possible jail sentence.
True
False
A juvenile is _______________________.
a person under the age of 18
a person under the age of 16
a person in court
a person in jail
Since juveniles will eventually be released to their guardians, what is NOT possible when a child is arrested?
jail time
paying bail
staying in juvenile detention
counseling and therapy
School officials are allowed under the law to conduct searches on campuses, if they have reasonable suspicion.
True
False
When a juvenile is arrested what needs to be read to them? Similar to that of adult suspects.
the bible
their rights
the curfew time
a recipe
True of False: Juveniles are entitled to the same rights as adult suspects.