CJ 464 - Juvenile Law & Justice

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course examines various aspects of juvenile justice and its application in the court system. Topics include the philosophy of the juvenile justice system, the jurisdiction of juvenile courts and its relation to status offenders, delinquents, and dependent children. The juvenile court systems use of intake and diversion will be discussed along with the role of police, prosecutors and defense counsel. Certification, i.e., the process of transferring a juvenile from juvenile court to adult court, will also be examined along with the attendant legal rights which accompany juveniles who find themselves in the system. Prerequisites: CJ 373 or consent of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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