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Juvenile vs. Adult
terms you need to know
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adult: Crime | Juvenile: Offense |
| Adult: Arrest | Juvenile: Take into custody |
| Adult: File Charges | Juvenile: Petition |
| Adult: Not Guilty plea | Juvenile: Denial or "Not True" |
| Adult: Guilty plea | Juvenile: Admission or "True" |
| Adult: Trial | Juvenile: Adjudicatory hearing |
| Adult: Found guilty | Juvenile: Found delinquent |
| Adult: Sentencing | Juvenile: Disposition |
| Adult: Jail | Juvenile: Detention |
| Adult: Parole | Juvenile: Aftercare |