Because juvenile court differs so much from a regular court system, the terms used differ as well. Here is a quick list so you know what you're talking about:
Juvenile Term Adult Term
Adjucation Conviction of guilty
Adjustment Referring to plea bargaining
After-care Parole
Commitment Sentence to imprisonment
Delinquent act Crime
Detention Holding in jail
Dispositional hearing Sentencing hearing
Hearing Trial
Petition Accusation/Indictment
Residental Care Facility Halfway House
Shelter Jail
Take into custody Arrest
Contrary to what some may believe, juveniles have the right to counsel, the right to early written notification of the charge, the right to confront and cross-examine one's accuser, the right to remain silent, and protection from self-incrimination.
Keep in mind, I'm not telling anyone to go out and become a juvenile delinquent, nor am I making excuses for them. I am simply attempting to inform the public on the nature of how a juvenile's behavior becomes delinquent.
info from http://www.yale.edu/
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