Judicial Services Report 2016, 225th Anniversary Edition

Understanding the Juvenile JusƟce Process

Crime commiƩed

Police invesƟgaƟon

Handled informally by police

Referral to a community agency

Referral made to Juvenile ProbaƟon

Intake

DetenƟon

Dismiss—no jurisdicƟon

DetenƟon Hearing

Warning issued/released

Released home

Informal ProbaƟon

Released on alternaƟve to detenƟon

PeƟƟoned

Consent Decree

ConƟnued detenƟon

AdjudicaƟon Hearing

Charges dismissed

Charges adjudicated

DisposiƟonal Hearing

Foster/Group Care

ResidenƟal Services

ProbaƟon

Day Treatment

Secure Care

AŌercare Services

Released