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Juvenile Court and Corrections Processes

· Outline at least three (3) differences between the court and corrections processes for juveniles compared to these processes for adults. Do you think there are situations in which juveniles should be tried and sentenced as adults? Provide a rationale for your response.

Jordan Howell ( she is my classmate) please reply with at least 60 words

In most states, anyone ten to eighteen (ten to sixteen in some states) goes to juvenile court unless it is a very serious circumstance. There are differences between the juvenile court and regular adult court with how they do things. One of the differences between the two systems is that juveniles are charged for delinquent acts while adults are charged with crimes. Another difference is that juveniles aren't tried in front of a jury. Instead, just a judge goes over the information and decides on what should happen. Lastly, when the judge decides if the juvenile is found to be a delinquent, rehabilitation is the main focus when deciding what to do with them, while with adults, the focus is more on punishment.

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Nora Marrero (she is my classmate) please reply with at least 60 words

Scared Straight

Pretrial:

Both the juvenile and/or adult have the availability of pretrial motions. A motion is a document that is filed with the court by one of the parties requesting the court to do something, such as exclude or admit a particular piece of evidence. After the preliminary hearings, a pretrial motion is brought before the trial formally begins, and must be specifically requested in order to take effect. The difference within this pretrial motion is that parents are highly involved in the juvenile process but not in the adult process.

Probation:

Probation is a sentencing option for both juvenile and/or adults. The difference with this that after the probation period is over, juveniles can have their records sealed, an adult’s record will remain permanent.

Legal:

During a hearing, the state may act on their behalf and detain the juvenile for further observation, protecting their safety. Whereas, if an adult is granted a bond (on specific offenses) and they can afford the note, they can be released until their next court date.

We are all a product of how we are raised, and many have the mental capacity to make the correct choice. We also have many juveniles that are subjected to a very harsh childhood and their only form ‘survival’ is to act aggressively. So yes, I believe there are situations where juveniles should be held accountable and tried as adults. After the first and second offense, if these juveniles have not rehabilitated with the necessary resources, then they need to be taught a tough lesson. Call it a scare tactic, call it unfair, but somehow the cycle needs to end.

I don’t know if anyone has had the opportunity to see a network series named Scared Straight. (Look it up on youtube) These are juveniles that are causing chaos within the family life, school and community. They are taken to an adult detention center and put through the entire processing experience as the adult. They come face to face with the prisoners in the hopes that they are frightened enough to change their ways. I believe this course of induction should be simulated throughout the country.