Reference no: EM133812790

Questions

1. After the child has admitted to the allegations, or the allegations have been proved in a trial, the judge normally orders the probation department to complete a predisposition report. All of the following are true of a predisposition report EXCEPT? It helps the judge decide which disposition is best for the child. It helps the court develop a body of knowledge about the child that can aid others treating the child. It aids the juvenile probation officer in developing treatment programs when the child is in need of counseling or community supervision. It helps the public defender prepare for an appeal.

2. In the McKeiver v. Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decision, the court held that trial by jury in a juvenile court's adjudicative stage is not a constitutional requirement? True False

3. In minor or first offenses, an informal hearing is held, and the judge will ask the youth and his or her guardian to agree to a treatment program, such as counseling. No formal trial or disposition hearing is held. This is referred to as what type of disposition? Probation Home detention Community service Informal consent decree

4. The central character in a court of juvenile or family law is known as? Defense attorney Probation officer Prosecuting attorney Judge

5. Which U.S. Supreme Court decision put an end to the practice of the death.