Juvenile Court System

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Introduction

Perspective of the police officer: What happens to this juvenile before he even goes to juvenile court?

Perspective of the state's attorney: Make suggestions to the court on how the boy should be punished/sentenced.

Perspective of the judge: Based on the facts of the case and procedures of the juvenile justice system, what would be the most appropriate finding for the court?

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