CJS 245

Juvenile and Adult Courts: A Comparative Analysis Paper

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper comparing juvenile courts with adult courts. Include the following in your paper:

· Select a U.S. Supreme Court case from Ch. 4 of The Juvenile Justice System, or another relevant juvenile court case. The case I chose is: In re Gault (1967)

· Describe your case and the legal issues facing the juvenile and the court.

· Analyze the possible outcome of the case if the juvenile were an adult and tried in adult court.

· Include an overview of the juvenile justice system, with a comparison of the key differences between juvenile and adult courts, including roles and language differences.

· Describe the adjudication process by which a juvenile is transferred to the adult court system, and why the transfer did not occur in your chosen case.

· Include a summary of the analysis discussion you had with your collaborative group.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.