If a juvenile is adjudicated (found guilty) of a crime, what happens next?

The judge can order consequences that focus on rehabilitating the child and restoring them to law-abiding behavior. The judge has a broad range of consequences and programming available to achieve that goal, including:

  • Chemical dependency treatment
  • Community service
  • Probation supervision
  • Restitution for the victim

More serious offenses may also result in court-ordered confinement in juvenile detention facilities.

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1. Who can be prosecuted in juvenile court?
2. If a juvenile is adjudicated (found guilty) of a crime, what happens next?
3. What are the rights of a victim of a juvenile crime?
4. Are juvenile proceedings public?