The big differences are that a juvenile is charged as a delinquent and has no right to a jury therefore is judge solely by the judge. Also while adults are charged and punished for their crimes, juveniles are usually put somewhere to rehabilitate.
There are many differences between being tried as an adult and being tried as a juvenile. Firstly, if not let out on bail, an adult is kept in jail whereas a youth is kept in a detention center. For youths, a petition of complaint is filed before the hearing. The youth can prevent the hearing by admitting to the actions in the complaint. If a youth is found guilty, there is a disposition order where a judge determines the best course of action for rehabilitating the child. For adults, charges are brought and they face a jury of their peers. If the jury deems an adult to be guilty, he/she can be fined, put on probation, or sent to jail for more serious crimes. In contrast to the youth’s rehabilitation programs, these are forms of punishment.
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