, First, let's talk about the juvenile correction process. Charges brought up against juveniles are brought by the state not a victim. Juveniles, typically 18 years and younger, commit delinquent acts. Once a delinquent act is committed and the state has brought up charges, the juvenile justice systems look to treat and rehabilitate offenders rather than incarcerate them. First, as in adult cases as well, an investigation is conducted and charges are brought up. In some cases the juvenile is locked up after the charges are brought up. Then a series of hearings occur; arraignment, pretrial, trial, and disposition. Most juveniles are sentenced to probation, but can receive sentences to juvenile halls, rehabilitation centers, group homes, community service, and fines. …show more content…
The judge grants a waiver, which waives the protections a juvenile court would provide. In most states, the youth offender has to be 16 years and older to receive a waiver. Though, in some states the youth offender can be younger than 16 years of age. To be considered to be tried as an adult the The juvenile must be charged with a serious offense, has a lengthy juvenile record, past rehabilitation efforts have been unsuccessful, and youth services would have to work with the juvenile for a long time. Being tried as an adult has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages being an adult jury may feel sorry for the juvenile and if the court has a lot of cases the juvenile case is more likely to get disposed and receive a lesser sentence. The disadvantages would be higher possibility of facing a more severe sentence, may have to serve in an adult prison, and adult criminal records are harder to seal than juvenile