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Juvenile Court Proceedings
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Probation
A period of supervision over an offender, ordered by the court instead of serving time in prison or jail.
Expungement
The process of sealing or erasing a juvenile's record to prevent future consequences for past behavior.
Detention Hearing
Determines if the juvenile should be held in custody or released prior to adjudication.
Adjudication
The juvenile court's version of a trial where a judge or jury determines if the juvenile is delinquent.
Arraignment
The stage where the juvenile is formally notified of the charges and asked to enter a plea.
Disposition Hearing
If the juvenile is found delinquent, the court determines the appropriate treatment, such as probation or placement.
Intake
A juvenile court official or probation officer reviews the case to determine the appropriate course of action.
Preliminary Hearing
A hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with the charges against the juvenile.
Review Hearing
A hearing to review the progress of the juvenile under court-ordered programs and adjust the disposition if necessary.
Petition Filing
Officially starting court proceedings against a juvenile by filing a formal document detailing the offences alleged.
Diversion
Directing a juvenile out of formal processing to an alternative program, which may include education or community service.
Disposition Report
A report prepared by the probation department recommending a course of action for the juvenile's rehabilitation.
Aftercare
Supervision and support provided to a juvenile following release from an institution to aid in reintegrating into the community.
Competency Hearing
Determines if the juvenile understands the court proceedings and can adequately participate in their defense.
Transfer Hearing
Hearing to decide if the juvenile case should be transferred to adult court, based on the severity of the offence and the juvenile's age.
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