1. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND THE SYSTEM
... in community treatment programs. Differences The primary purpose of juvenile procedures is protection and rehabilitation. For adults, the goal is to punish the guilty. Adults are arrested and convicted; juveniles are detained and adjudicated. Age determines the jurisdiction of juvenile court. The nature of the offense determines the jurisdiction of the adult system. Juveniles can be ... to only the first phase of the criminal court proceedings, that is, to that part dealing with the determination or one's guilt or innocence (Ibid, P. 259-260) Right Of Privilege Agai...
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