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- 1. Multiple Choice
The juvenile justice system differs from the adult justice system in the following ways
The juvenile justice system has speedier trials than the adult system
The juvenile justice system places greater emphasis on correcting behavior and rehabilitation
The juvenile justice system is easier to understand because it deals with children
The juvenile justice system has fewer due process protections
a and d above
- 2. Multiple Choice
The persons who receive and review complaints to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts and determine whether there are enough facts to involve the court are:
Juries
Commonwealth’s Attorneys
Intake officers
Clerks of court
Deputy clerks
- 3. Multiple Choice
The decision to detain a juvenile is based on:
Policies established by the clerk of court
Reasons prescribed in law, including the juvenile’s risk to self or his or her community and risk of flight
Policies established by the court
Policies of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice
The magistrate’s judgment
- 4. Multiple Choice
A hearing to determine whether the case has enough merit to continue
Transfer hearing
Juvenile correctional center
Adjudicatory hearing
Dispositional hearing
Preliminary hearing
- 5. Multiple Choice
A hearing where the court hears the evidence and determines whether the allegations contained in the complaint are supported by the evidence
Transfer hearing
Juvenile correctional center
Adjudicatory hearing
Dispositional hearing
Detention center
- 6. Multiple Choice
Places in the community where juveniles are temporarily held pending court hearings
Transfer hearing
Juvenile correctional center
Adjudicatory hearing
Dispositional hearing
Detention center
- 7. Multiple Choice
The hearing at which the court considers and selects penalties and services appropriate for an offender
Transfer hearing
Juvenile correctional center
Adjudicatory hearing
Dispositional hearing
Detention center
- 8. Multiple Choice
A place where juveniles may be committed by a judge for 24-hour supervision, education, and treatment
Transfer hearing
Juvenile correctional center
Adjudicatory hearing
Dispositional hearing
- 9. Multiple Choice
The hearing at which it is determined whether a juvenile should be tried as an adult in the Circuit Court
Transfer hearing
Juvenile correctional center
Adjudicatory hearing
Dispositional hearing
Detention center
- 10. Multiple Choice
For offenses that would be felonies if committed by an adult, the juvenile court records remain public just as an adult conviction would.
True
False
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