H. Adolescent Offenders, Juvenile Delinquency & Persons in Need of Supervision Flashcards

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What is required for Juvenile Offender?*

A

1) 13-15 years old

2) Commits felony

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What is required for Person in Need of Supervision (PINS)?

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1) Child < 18 years of age

2 Child required to attend school

3) Child was habitually truant/’Incorrigible/Ungovernable/Habitually disobedient’
4) Child was beyond Parent’s lawful control/committed certain enumerated Penal Law offences

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May PINS be detained in secure detention facility?

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NO

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What is required for Adolescent Offender?*

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1) 16-17 years old

2) Commits felony

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Where are Adolescent/Juvenile Offenders prosecuted?*

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‘Youth Part’ of Superior Courts

  • Separate from Family Courts
  • Rehab services available through local probation depts => NO criminal record (UNLESS Offender is convicted/takes plea)

Family Court (under ‘certain circumstances’)

  • Reduction of Felony to Misdemeanour
  • Removal in interests of justice
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