Which of the following statements reflects a key difference between the adult and juvenile justice systems?
A. After release from an institution, juveniles do not have court- ordered supervision like adults.
B. Juvenile courts have less discretion than adult courts in determining the outcome of a case.
C. A juvenile is usually "tried" rather than "adjudicated!"
D. Juvenile courts may have authority over abuse, neglect, and other noncriminal matters concerning juveniles.
A. After release from an institution, juveniles do not have court- ordered supervision like adults.
B. Juvenile courts have less discretion than adult courts in determining the outcome of a case.
C. A juvenile is usually "tried" rather than "adjudicated!"
D. Juvenile courts may have authority over abuse, neglect, and other noncriminal matters concerning juveniles.