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16 Cards in this Set
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Adjudication |
In juvenile proceedings, the court's decision or judgement. |
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Status Offense |
An act declared by statute to be a crime because it violates the standards of behavior expected of children. |
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Delinquency |
Criminal law violations that would be considered crimes if committed by an adult. |
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in loco parentis |
"In place of the parents" |
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parens patriae |
A philosophy under which the state takes over as the parent. |
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Petition |
In juvenile proceedings, a document alleging that a youth is a delinquent, a status offender, or a dependent child and asking that the court assume jurisdiction over the juvenile. |
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Intake Hearing |
An early stage in juvenile court proceedings in which a court officer makes a legal judgement of the probable cause of the petition. |
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Adjudication Hearing |
The stage in juvenile court proceedings in which a judge presides on behalf of a child to determine if he or she actually committed the alleged offense. |
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Detention Hearing |
The stage in juvenile court proceedings in which it is determined whether a child is to be released to a parent or guardian or retained in custody. |
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In Re Gault |
The Supreme Court ruling that extended some-but not all- due process privileges to juvenile court proceedings. |
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In Re Winship |
The Supreme Court ruling that required proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" for an adjudication of delinquency. |
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Breed Vs Jones |
The Supreme Court ruling that extended the Fifth Amendment protection against double jeopardy to juveniles. |
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New Jersey Vs TLO |
The Supreme Court ruling that school officials, with reasonable grounds to believe that the law or school rules are being violated, may conduct reasonable searches if needed to maintain safety, order, and discipline in a school. Involved Fourth Amendment. |
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Illinois Juvenile Court Act |
Legislation that established the first statewide juvenile court system in the United States in 1899. |
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Child Savers |
Citizens who were concerned about the juvenile misconduct problem in the 19th century. |
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House of Refuge |
The first house of corrections for juveniles in the United States. Opened on January 1, 1825. |
