Juvenile Justice

A lawyer appointed by the court (free to the defendant), or hired by an individual, to: represent that person in court processes; protect...

Instead of calling a young person's violation of law a "crime," juvenile courts use this term. In general, delinquency refers to legal...

Young people under the age of 18 who have committed a violation of the law.

A court order after adjudication. Similar to the "sentence" an adult would receive in criminal court.

A report written by a probation officer about a youth's mental, physical, and social history. Includes any assessment results, as well as the...