A youth who engages in conduct that — though not criminal by adult standards — is considered inappropriate enough to bring a charge against the youth in juvenile court; a juvenile who commits a status offense. Cf. youthful offender; JUVENILE DELINQUENT. [Cases: Infants 153. C.J.S. Infants §§ 33–35, 41–42, 64, 67.]
disposition hearing 〈美〉处置听审 指对经过裁决性听审〔adjudicatory hearing〕已被认定为犯罪青少年〔juvenile delinquent〕或轻微违法青少年〔status offender〕者，为确定最适当的关押或矫治形式而进行的听审。
disposition hearing Read More »
right to counsel. 1. Criminal law. A criminal defendant’s constitutional right, guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, to representation by a court-appointed lawyer if the defendant cannot afford to hire one. • The Supreme Court has recognized a juvenile delinquent defendant’s right to counsel. In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 87 S.Ct. 1428 (1967). — Also
petition, n. 1. A formal written request presented to a court or other official body. certiorari petition. A petition seeking discretionary review from an appellate court. See CERTIORARI. debtor’s petition. See voluntary petition. involuntary petition. A petition filed in a bankruptcy court by a creditor seeking to declare a debtor bankrupt. • This type of
Family law. 1. In child-abuse and neglect proceedings, after an adjudication hearing at which the state proves its allegations, a hearing at which the court hears evidence and enters orders for the child’s care, custody, and control. • Typically, the judge determines a plan for services aimed at reunifying or rehabilitating the family. 2. In
disposition hearing Read More »
contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The offense of an adult’s engaging in conduct involving a minor — or in the presence of a minor — likely to result in delinquent conduct. • Examples include encouraging a minor to shoplift, enabling underage drinking, and soliciting sex for money. — Often shortened to contributing to
contributing to the delinquency of a minor Read More »
shelter, n. 1. A place of refuge providing safety from danger, attack, or observation. homeless shelter. A privately or publicly operated residential facility providing overnight accommodation free of charge to homeless people. • Most homeless shelters accept occupants on a first-come-first-served basis and are open only from early evening to early morning. Those that serve