Juvenile Justice Knowledge Quiz
Juvenile Justice Knowledge Quiz
Test your understanding of juvenile justice with our engaging quiz! This quiz covers important concepts and historical facts in the area of juvenile law.
Key features:
- 10 thought-provoking questions
- Multiple choice format
- Learn about juvenile courts and related legal terms
Which city established the first juvenile court?
Chicago
San Francisco
Philadelphia
New York City
Which statement below is considered most correct?
The written allegation is a referral created by the arresting officer
The petition initiates the juvenile proceedings for court and is only created by the Juvenole Probation Officer
The Disposition hearing is where the judge decides if the juvenile is delinquent or not delinquent
The informal adjustment must take place within 72 hours of the filing of the written allegation
Which of the following statements is not true about Juvenile offenders?
Delinquent acts are not considered crimes if done by adults
Status offenses can only be committed by juveniles
Juveniles cannot be charged for the same crime once an adult
The cutoff point for all dependent juveniles in programs is age 21
The Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act of 1908 prevented:
Harsh treatment of juvenile offenders
Juvenile offenders from defending themselves
The parents of the juvenile speaking with them until the officer speaks with them
Any state from arresting juveniles without preponderance of the evidence
Informal Adjustment can be seen as a:
Plea bargain
Guilty plea
Punishment for the juvenile offender
Get out of jail free card
What are the components for a direct file?
Must be 15 years old or older, used a deadly weapon, and committed a violent felony
Must be at least 10 years old and committed murder
Must be between 12-16 years old, used a deadly weapon, and committed a violent felony
Juveniles cannot be direct filed to criminal court
Which of these reasons allow an officer to arrest a juvenile?
Runaway
Bullying
Not listening to their parent/guardian
Not being supervised by an adult in public
An adjudication is not considered a:
Conviction
Plea bargain
Guilty plea
Crime
Which of the following court cases involved the cooperation of the mother not acting in the best interest of her two juvenile sons and changed how juvenile courts view cooperation with the police?
In the Interest of N.B.
In Re Gault 1967
In Re Winship 1970
Eshbaugh vs. Houser 1969
Which component of the juvenile court process must be initiated within 72 hours of the written allegation?
Informal Hearing
Petition
Interview
Adjudication hearing
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