Across
- 1. The period of supervised release following a stay in a juvenile correctional facility
- 3. Cause The legal standard of evidence required for an officer to make a lawful arrest/custody
- 4. The legal authority of a court or law enforcement agency to hear a case or take action
- 6. Patriae The philosophy that the state acts as the parent for the welfare of the child
- 8. The constitutional rights (to remain silent/have an attorney) that must be explained to a suspect
- 11. The juvenile version of an arrest; taking a minor into police control
- 12. A written order by a judge directing an officer to take a juvenile into custody
- 13. The final sentencing stage where a judge decides the legal consequences for the youth
- 14. A sentence where the youth stays in the community under supervision instead of being locked up
- 15. A youth who commits an act that would be a crime if they were an adult
- 16. The initial phase where an official decides if a case should be dismissed or sent to court
Down
- 2. Officer A specialized police officer (SRO) stationed in schools to handle minor-related issues
- 5. Sanctions Middle-ground punishments like house arrest that are tougher than regular probation
- 7. Offense An act that is only illegal because of the person’s age (e.g., truancy or curfew)
- 9. Temporary care of a child in a physically restricting facility while awaiting a court date
- 10. The power of an officer to handle a matter informally (like a warning) instead of a formal arrest