What happens to juveniles when they enter the juvenile justice system?
After a juvenile has been arrested by a law enforcement officer and a decision has been made to book him/her into custody, a detention hearing is held before a judge within 2-3 days to determine whether he/she should continue to be held. There are different modes of custody, depending on the juvenile’s past record and the severity of the crime: Juvenile Hall is a locked detention facility for youth awaiting court hearings, placement, or other dispositions including assessment or short-term incarceration. All such decisions are made by the court. Wards may be committed to Juvenile Hall for short stays as part of a sanction for delinquent behavior.
After a juvenile has been arrested by a law enforcement officer and a decision has been made to book him/her into custody, a detention hearing is held before a judge within 2-3 days to determine whether he/she should continue to be held. At that point, there are three different modes of custody, depending on the juvenile’s past record and the severity of the crime: Juvenile Hall -This is a locked detention facility for youth awaiting court hearings, placement, or other dispositions including assessment or short-term incarceration. All such decisions are made by the court. Wards may be committed to Juvenile Hall for short stays as part of a sanction for delinquent behavior. Home Supervision and Electronic Monitoring Program – Some juveniles are allowed to stay in their own homes, under the supervision of probation staff, pending a final court hearing. An electronic device may be used to monitor a juvenile’s presence in the home.
