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LEG 420 US Courts Week 10 Discussion Juvenile Courts
Week 10 Discussion – Juvenile Courts
Prepare
Use the Internet or Strayer Online Library to research and analyze your state’s juvenile court system and the process and procedures for adjudicating a juvenile offender. Be prepared to discuss.
Respond
On the basis of your discussion preparation:
Discuss the pros and cons of transfers, waivers, and certifications of juveniles to adult criminal courts in your state’s system.
The juvenile system today follows the doctrine of parens patriae, meaning that the state oversees the welfare of youth when they commit delinquent acts, and follows more rehabilitative treatment measures when adjudicating youth.
Analyze and explain the pros and cons of this type of adjudication, given the downward trend of juvenile crime today.Week 10 – Learn
Readings
From Criminal Courts: Structure, Process, and Issues: