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An act committed by a minor that would be a criminal offense if committed by an adult.

The process by which a juvenile court determines whether the allegations in a petition are supported by evidence.

The transfer of a juvenile case to adult court after a hearing determines that a juvenile offender should be treated as an adult.

A hearing where the juvenile court determines the appropriate treatment or penalty for an adjudicated juvenile.

An order by a juvenile court that a convicted juvenile be placed in a juvenile detention or treatment facility.

A juvenile's ability to understand the nature and consequences of court proceedings and to meaningfully participate in their own defense.

A facility for the temporary detention of juveniles who are accused or convicted of a crime or delinquent act.

A voluntary agreement entered into by a juvenile offender, their parents, and the court before a formal adjudication.

A noncriminal act that is considered a law violation only because of a youth's status as a minor, such as truancy or running away from home.

A document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is a delinquent, a status offender, or dependent and asking that the court assume jurisdiction over the juvenile.

The supervision and services provided to juveniles after they are released from detention or incarceration

A court-ordered payment made by a juvenile offender to the victim as compensation for harm caused.

A hearing to determine if a juvenile should be kept in custody pending further court action.

An officer of the court appointed to supervise, guide, and assist juveniles placed on probation.

A program in some states that combines juvenile and adult sentences for certain serious juvenile offenders.

The temporary custody of a minor suspected of a delinquent act, pending court proceedings.

A legal doctrine that gives the state the authority to act in a child's best interest.

The process in which a juvenile court counselor or probation officer reviews a case to decide if it should be filed in court.

Confinement of juveniles in a locked facility, designed to ensure their presence at trial and protect the community.

The final decision by a juvenile court on what should be done after a juvenile is adjudicated delinquent or found in need of services.

A legal procedure by which a juvenile court waives its jurisdiction over a juvenile and transfers the case to adult criminal court.

An agreement between the juvenile, their parents, and the court to resolve a case without formal adjudication.

A court-appointed advocate assigned to represent the best interests of a child in court proceedings.

The process of redirecting juvenile cases away from formal court proceedings and into alternative programs for rehabilitation.