What is the maximum age for juvenile court?
The most common maximum age for a child to be in juvenile court is seventeen years. Some states set different ages for particular types of crimes. In most states, cases involving a juvenile of any age may be transferred to adult court. My child was charged criminally for causing damage to my neighbor’s property. I have paid for the repairs to my neighbor’s property and my neighbor is satisfied. Will the charges be dropped automatically? Not necessarily. Paying restitution may be a factor considered for the court’s sentence, but it does not in and of itself guarantee dismissal of the charges. Forgiveness by the victim or parental punishment may be a factor in determining the court’s sentence, but it is not a reason for the case to be dropped.
