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K N O W Y O U R C O U R T
Family Court
Cannot receive a criminal record from disposition.
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Those under 21 may not be handcuffed or shackled in court unless the court has proved them to be a harm to themself or others or to be a flight risk.
Adjudication of case recognizes that respondent is a child.
Youth Part of Criminal Court
Can receive a criminal record at sentencing.
Traditional court model; judge has usual discretion over trial or other court proceedings and in sentencing.
Child is prosecuted as an adult, but if under 18, the child is sentenced with sensitivity to age.
Child has only some constitutional protections.
To order a disposition, judge must find child is guilty of the offense and is in need of treatment, supervision or rehabilitation.
Proceedings are closed to protect the privacy of the child.
Child has all protections afforded by the Constitution and by the rules of criminal procedure.
To sentence, judge must find that the child is guilty.
Proceedings are open to the public.
