Adult and Juvenile Similarities and Differences - Revision history

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	~~Introduction:~~ Probation departments in California are responsible for adult and juvenile probation services, which include [[community supervision]]. Juvenile probation also includes oversight and operation of [[juvenile detention facilities]], [[camps, and ranches]]. Each county has one chief probation officer that is responsible for the entire department except for San Francisco County, which has a separate adult chief probation officer and juvenile chief probation officer.		Probation departments in California are responsible for adult and juvenile probation services, which include [[community supervision]]. Juvenile probation also includes oversight and operation of [[juvenile detention facilities]], [[camps, and ranches]]. Each county has one chief probation officer that is responsible for the entire department except for San Francisco County, which has a separate adult chief probation officer and juvenile chief probation officer.

	There are many similarities and differences between adult and juvenile probation.		There are many similarities and differences between adult and juvenile probation.

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	Introduction: Probation departments in California are responsible for adult and juvenile probation services, which include [community supervision]. Juvenile probation also includes oversight and operation of juvenile detention facilities, camps, and ranches. Each county has one chief probation officer that is responsible for the entire department except for San Francisco County, which has a separate adult chief probation officer and juvenile chief probation officer.		Introduction: Probation departments in California are responsible for adult and juvenile probation services, which include [[community supervision]]. Juvenile probation also includes oversight and operation of juvenile detention facilities, camps, and ranches. Each county has one chief probation officer that is responsible for the entire department except for San Francisco County, which has a separate adult chief probation officer and juvenile chief probation officer.

	There are many similarities and differences between adult and juvenile probation.		There are many similarities and differences between adult and juvenile probation.

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	Introduction: Probation departments in California are responsible for adult and juvenile probation services, which include community supervision. Juvenile probation also includes oversight and operation of juvenile detention facilities, camps, and ranches. Each county has one chief probation officer that is responsible for the entire department except for San Francisco County, which has a separate adult chief probation officer and juvenile chief probation officer.		Introduction: Probation departments in California are responsible for adult and juvenile probation services, which include [community supervision]. Juvenile probation also includes oversight and operation of juvenile detention facilities, camps, and ranches. Each county has one chief probation officer that is responsible for the entire department except for San Francisco County, which has a separate adult chief probation officer and juvenile chief probation officer.

	There are many similarities and differences between adult and juvenile probation.		There are many similarities and differences between adult and juvenile probation.

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	*While both divisions write court reports, in adult court they are called pre-		*While both divisions write court reports, in adult court they are called pre-
	*Sentence investigation reports. In juvenile court they are called dispositional reports or social history reports.		*Sentence investigation reports. In juvenile court they are called dispositional reports or social history reports.
	*The length of time under grants of probation differ between adult and juvenile. Adult court has set lengths for grants of probation (typically one		*The length of time under grants of probation differ between adult and juvenile. Adult court has set lengths for grants of probation (typically one or two years but may vary depending on the specific penal code sections) while juvenile court can keep the youth on probation until jurisdiction ends at age twenty-one, or up to twenty-five, depending on the offense and the circumstances.
	or two years but may vary depending on the specific penal code sections) while juvenile court can keep the youth on probation until jurisdiction ends at age twenty-one, or up to twenty-five, depending on the offense and the circumstances.
	*In Adult court, individuals have the right to bail. In juvenile court, there is no right to bail.		*In Adult court, individuals have the right to bail. In juvenile court, there is no right to bail.
	*Juvenile cases are referred directly to the probation department from law enforcement or other referral sources, such as schools or parents. Juvenile probation has options for Probation Department Diversion and informal probation, depending on the offense as well as the youth’s age, prior to a case being referred to the district attorney’s office. As a result, in many cases, juvenile petitions are never filed. Adult cases are referred from law enforcement directly to the district attorney’s office. The probation department does not have any involvement on whether criminal charges are filed by the district attorney’s office in adult court.		*Juvenile cases are referred directly to the probation department from law enforcement or other referral sources, such as schools or parents. Juvenile probation has options for Probation Department Diversion and informal probation, depending on the offense as well as the youth’s age, prior to a case being referred to the district attorney’s office. As a result, in many cases, juvenile petitions are never filed. Adult cases are referred from law enforcement directly to the district attorney’s office. The probation department does not have any involvement on whether criminal charges are filed by the district attorney’s office in adult court.

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	*Both divisions may assess an individual in custody or detention as the case is being reviewed by the district attorney. In adult, this is through the pretrial assessment process and a pretrial report. In juvenile, it is through the detention risk and needs assessment and detention report. Both give the court recommendations regarding detention.		*Both divisions may assess an individual in custody or detention as the case is being reviewed by the district attorney. In adult, this is through the pretrial assessment process and a pretrial report. In juvenile, it is through the detention risk and needs assessment and detention report. Both give the court recommendations regarding detention.
	*Both divisions have collaborative court programs, known as specialty courts, such as drug court or mental health court.		*Both divisions have collaborative court programs, known as specialty courts, such as drug court or mental health court.


	==Differences:==		==Differences:==

	• Adult court is a criminal court. Juvenile court is a civil court.		*Adult court is a criminal court. Juvenile court is a civil court.
	• An adult individual who is found guilty of the charges has been convicted. A youth		*An adult individual who is found guilty of the charges has been convicted. A youth who has been found responsible for committing a delinquent offense has been adjudicated.
	who has been found responsible for committing a delinquent offense has been		*Both juveniles and adults have the right to be represented by an attorney.
	adjudicated.		*However, unlike adults, juveniles do not have the right to a jury trial. All juvenile court cases are heard by a juvenile judge.
	• Both juveniles and adults have the right to be represented by an attorney.		*In Adult court, the individual can plead not guilty, guilty, or no contest. In
	However, unlike adults, juveniles do not have the right to a jury trial. All juvenile court cases are heard by a juvenile judge.		*Juvenile court, the youth can admit or deny the petition, or state no contest.
	• In Adult court, the individual can plead not guilty, guilty, or no contest. In		*In juvenile court, parents can be ordered into treatment as well as the youth.
	Juvenile court, the youth can admit or deny the petition, or state no contest.		*Adult court follows the penal code. Juvenile court follows both the penal code and the welfare and institutions code.
	• In juvenile court, parents can be ordered into treatment as well		*While both divisions write court reports, in adult court they are called pre-
	as the youth.		*Sentence investigation reports. In juvenile court they are called dispositional reports or social history reports.
	• Adult court follows the penal code. Juvenile court follows both the penal code		*The length of time under grants of probation differ between adult and juvenile. Adult court has set lengths for grants of probation (typically one
	and the welfare and institutions code.		or two years but may vary depending on the specific penal code sections) while juvenile court can keep the youth on probation until jurisdiction ends at age twenty-one, or up to twenty-five, depending on the offense and the circumstances.
	• While both divisions write court reports, in adult court they are called pre-		*In Adult court, individuals have the right to bail. In juvenile court, there is no right to bail.
	Sentence investigation reports. In juvenile court they are called dispositional reports or social history reports.		*Juvenile cases are referred directly to the probation department from law enforcement or other referral sources, such as schools or parents. Juvenile probation has options for Probation Department Diversion and informal probation, depending on the offense as well as the youth’s age, prior to a case being referred to the district attorney’s office. As a result, in many cases, juvenile petitions are never filed. Adult cases are referred from law enforcement directly to the district attorney’s office. The probation department does not have any involvement on whether criminal charges are filed by the district attorney’s office in adult court.
	• The length of time under grants of probation differ between adult and
	juvenile. Adult court has set lengths for grants of probation (typically one
	or two years but may vary depending on the specific penal code sections) while
	juvenile court can keep the youth on probation until jurisdiction ends at age twenty-one, or up to twenty-five, depending on the offense and the circumstances.
	• In Adult court, individuals have the right to bail. In juvenile court, there is no
	right to bail.
	• Juvenile cases are referred directly to the probation department from law
	enforcement or other referral sources, such as schools or parents. Juvenile probation has options for Probation Department Diversion and informal probation, depending on the offense as well as the youth’s age, prior to a case being referred to the district attorney’s office. As a result, in many cases, juvenile petitions are never filed. Adult cases are referred from law enforcement directly to the district attorney’s office. The probation department does not have any involvement on whether criminal charges are filed by the district attorney’s office in adult court.

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Introduction: Probation departments in California are responsible for adult and juvenile probation services, which include community supervision. Juvenile probation also includes oversight and operation of juvenile detention facilities, camps, and ranches. Each county has one chief probation officer that is responsible for the entire department except for San Francisco County, which has a separate adult chief probation officer and juvenile chief probation officer.

There are many similarities and differences between adult and juvenile probation.

==Similarities:==

*Both divisions embrace the tenets of evidence-based practices.
*There are risk and needs assessment tools used in both divisions.
*All probation officers and juvenile detention officers are peace officers.
*Both divisions use a case plan to help determine how to supervise the person.
*There are court officers in both adult and juvenile courtrooms.
*Court investigations occur in both divisions.
*Both divisions have supervision officers that have a caseload of individuals.
*Those on community supervision in either division may have a violation of probation filed for not following court mandates.
*Both divisions use a rewards matrix and a sanctions matrix.
*Charges filed in both divisions are offenses in the penal code, health and safety code, or welfare and institutions code.
*Both divisions may assess an individual in custody or detention as the case is being reviewed by the district attorney. In adult, this is through the pretrial assessment process and a pretrial report. In juvenile, it is through the detention risk and needs assessment and detention report. Both give the court recommendations regarding detention.
*Both divisions have collaborative court programs, known as specialty courts, such as drug court or mental health court.

==Differences:==

• Adult court is a criminal court. Juvenile court is a civil court.
• An adult individual who is found guilty of the charges has been convicted. A youth
who has been found responsible for committing a delinquent offense has been
adjudicated.
• Both juveniles and adults have the right to be represented by an attorney.
However, unlike adults, juveniles do not have the right to a jury trial. All juvenile court cases are heard by a juvenile judge.
• In Adult court, the individual can plead not guilty, guilty, or no contest. In
Juvenile court, the youth can admit or deny the petition, or state no contest.
• In juvenile court, parents can be ordered into treatment as well
as the youth.
• Adult court follows the penal code. Juvenile court follows both the penal code
and the welfare and institutions code.
• While both divisions write court reports, in adult court they are called pre-
Sentence investigation reports. In juvenile court they are called dispositional reports or social history reports.
• The length of time under grants of probation differ between adult and
juvenile. Adult court has set lengths for grants of probation (typically one
or two years but may vary depending on the specific penal code sections) while
juvenile court can keep the youth on probation until jurisdiction ends at age twenty-one, or up to twenty-five, depending on the offense and the circumstances.
• In Adult court, individuals have the right to bail. In juvenile court, there is no
right to bail.
• Juvenile cases are referred directly to the probation department from law
enforcement or other referral sources, such as schools or parents. Juvenile probation has options for Probation Department Diversion and informal probation, depending on the offense as well as the youth’s age, prior to a case being referred to the district attorney’s office. As a result, in many cases, juvenile petitions are never filed. Adult cases are referred from law enforcement directly to the district attorney’s office. The probation department does not have any involvement on whether criminal charges are filed by the district attorney’s office in adult court.

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	*All probation officers and juvenile detention officers are peace officers.		*All probation officers and juvenile detention officers are peace officers.
	*Both divisions use a [[case plan]] to help determine how to supervise the person.		*Both divisions use a [[case plan]] to help determine how to supervise the person.
	*There are [[court officers]] in both adult and juvenile courtrooms.		*There are court officers in both adult and juvenile courtrooms.
	*Court investigations occur in both divisions.		*Court investigations occur in both divisions.
	*Both divisions have supervision officers that have a [[caseload]] of individuals.		*Both divisions have supervision officers that have a [[caseload]] of individuals.
	*Those on community supervision in either division may have a [[violation of probation]] filed for not following court mandates.		*Those on community supervision in either division may have a violation of probation filed for not following court mandates.
	*Both divisions use a [[rewards matrix]] and a [[sanctions matrix]].		*Both divisions use a rewards matrix and a sanctions matrix.
	*Charges filed in both divisions are offenses in the [[penal code]], health and safety code, or [[welfare and institutions code]].		*Charges filed in both divisions are offenses in the penal code, health and safety code, or welfare and institutions code.
	*Both divisions may assess an individual in [[custody]] or [[detention]] as the case is being reviewed by the district attorney. In adult, this is through the pretrial assessment process and a [[pretrial report]]. In juvenile, it is through the detention [[risk and needs assessment]] and [[detention report]]. Both give the court [[recommendations]] regarding detention.		*Both divisions may assess an individual in custody or [[detention]] as the case is being reviewed by the district attorney. In adult, this is through the pretrial assessment process and a pretrial report. In juvenile, it is through the detention [[risk and needs assessment]] and [[detention report]]. Both give the court recommendations regarding detention.
	*Both divisions have collaborative court programs, known as specialty courts, such as drug court or mental health court.		*Both divisions have collaborative court programs, known as specialty courts, such as drug court or mental health court.

	==Differences:==		==Differences:==

	*Adult court is a [[criminal court]]. Juvenile court is a [[civil court]].		*Adult court is a [[criminal court]]. Juvenile court is a civil court.
	*An adult individual who is found guilty of the charges has been [[convicted]]. A youth who has been found responsible for committing a delinquent offense has been [[adjudicated]].		*An adult individual who is found guilty of the charges has been convicted. A youth who has been found responsible for committing a delinquent offense has been [[adjudicated]].
	*Both juveniles and adults have the right to be represented by an attorney.		*Both juveniles and adults have the right to be represented by an attorney.
	*However, unlike adults, juveniles do not have the right to a jury trial. All juvenile court cases are heard by a juvenile judge.		*However, unlike adults, juveniles do not have the right to a jury trial. All juvenile court cases are heard by a juvenile judge.
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	*Juvenile court, the youth can admit or deny the petition, or state no contest.		*Juvenile court, the youth can admit or deny the petition, or state no contest.
	*In juvenile court, parents can be ordered into treatment as well as the youth.		*In juvenile court, parents can be ordered into treatment as well as the youth.
	*Adult court follows the penal code. Juvenile court follows both the [[penal code]] and the [[welfare and institutions code]].		*Adult court follows the penal code. Juvenile court follows both the penal code and the welfare and institutions code.
	*While both divisions write court reports, in adult court they are called pre-		*While both divisions write court reports, in adult court they are called pre-
	*Sentence investigation reports. In juvenile court they are called dispositional reports or social history reports.		*Sentence investigation reports. In juvenile court they are called dispositional reports or social history reports.
	*The length of time under grants of probation differ between adult and juvenile. Adult court has set lengths for grants of probation (typically one or two years but may vary depending on the specific penal code sections) while juvenile court can keep the youth on probation until jurisdiction ends at age twenty-one, or up to twenty-five, depending on the offense and the circumstances.		*The length of time under grants of probation differ between adult and juvenile. Adult court has set lengths for grants of probation (typically one or two years but may vary depending on the specific penal code sections) while juvenile court can keep the youth on probation until jurisdiction ends at age twenty-one, or up to twenty-five, depending on the offense and the circumstances.
	*In Adult court, individuals have the right to [[bail]]. In juvenile court, there is no right to bail.		*In Adult court, individuals have the right to bail. In juvenile court, there is no right to bail.
	*Juvenile cases are referred directly to the probation department from law enforcement or other referral sources, such as schools or parents. Juvenile probation has options for [[Probation Department Diversion]] and [[informal probation]], depending on the offense as well as the youth’s age, prior to a case being referred to the district attorney’s office. As a result, in many cases, juvenile [[petitions]] are never filed. Adult cases are referred from law enforcement directly to the district attorney’s office. The probation department does not have any involvement on whether criminal charges are filed by the district attorney’s office in adult court.		*Juvenile cases are referred directly to the probation department from law enforcement or other referral sources, such as schools or parents. Juvenile probation has options for Probation Department Diversion and informal probation, depending on the offense as well as the youth’s age, prior to a case being referred to the district attorney’s office. As a result, in many cases, juvenile petitions are never filed. Adult cases are referred from law enforcement directly to the district attorney’s office. The probation department does not have any involvement on whether criminal charges are filed by the district attorney’s office in adult court.

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	Introduction: Probation departments in California are responsible for adult and juvenile probation services, which include [[community supervision]]. Juvenile probation also includes oversight and operation of juvenile detention facilities, camps, and ranches. Each county has one chief probation officer that is responsible for the entire department except for San Francisco County, which has a separate adult chief probation officer and juvenile chief probation officer.		Introduction: Probation departments in California are responsible for adult and juvenile probation services, which include [[community supervision]]. Juvenile probation also includes oversight and operation of [[juvenile detention facilities]], [[camps, and ranches]]. Each county has one chief probation officer that is responsible for the entire department except for San Francisco County, which has a separate adult chief probation officer and juvenile chief probation officer.

	There are many similarities and differences between adult and juvenile probation.		There are many similarities and differences between adult and juvenile probation.
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	==Similarities:==		==Similarities:==

	*Both divisions embrace the tenets of evidence-based practices.		*Both divisions embrace the tenets of [[evidence-based]] practices.
	*There are risk and needs assessment tools used in both divisions.		*There are [[risk and needs assessment tools]] used in both divisions.
	*All probation officers and juvenile detention officers are peace officers.		*All probation officers and juvenile detention officers are peace officers.
	*Both divisions use a case plan to help determine how to supervise the person.		*Both divisions use a [[case plan]] to help determine how to supervise the person.
	*There are court officers in both adult and juvenile courtrooms.		*There are [[court officers]] in both adult and juvenile courtrooms.
	*Court investigations occur in both divisions.		*Court investigations occur in both divisions.
	*Both divisions have supervision officers that have a caseload of individuals.		*Both divisions have supervision officers that have a [[caseload]] of individuals.
	*Those on community supervision in either division may have a violation of probation filed for not following court mandates.		*Those on community supervision in either division may have a [[violation of probation]] filed for not following court mandates.
	*Both divisions use a rewards matrix and a sanctions matrix.		*Both divisions use a [[rewards matrix]] and a [[sanctions matrix]].
	*Charges filed in both divisions are offenses in the penal code, health and safety code, or welfare and institutions code.		*Charges filed in both divisions are offenses in the [[penal code]], health and safety code, or [[welfare and institutions code]].
	*Both divisions may assess an individual in custody or detention as the case is being reviewed by the district attorney. In adult, this is through the pretrial assessment process and a pretrial report. In juvenile, it is through the detention risk and needs assessment and detention report. Both give the court recommendations regarding detention.		*Both divisions may assess an individual in [[custody]] or [[detention]] as the case is being reviewed by the district attorney. In adult, this is through the pretrial assessment process and a [[pretrial report]]. In juvenile, it is through the detention [[risk and needs assessment]] and [[detention report]]. Both give the court [[recommendations]] regarding detention.
	*Both divisions have collaborative court programs, known as specialty courts, such as drug court or mental health court.		*Both divisions have collaborative court programs, known as specialty courts, such as drug court or mental health court.

	==Differences:==		==Differences:==

	*Adult court is a criminal court. Juvenile court is a civil court.		*Adult court is a [[criminal court]]. Juvenile court is a [[civil court]].
	*An adult individual who is found guilty of the charges has been convicted. A youth who has been found responsible for committing a delinquent offense has been adjudicated.		*An adult individual who is found guilty of the charges has been [[convicted]]. A youth who has been found responsible for committing a delinquent offense has been [[adjudicated]].
	*Both juveniles and adults have the right to be represented by an attorney.		*Both juveniles and adults have the right to be represented by an attorney.
	*However, unlike adults, juveniles do not have the right to a jury trial. All juvenile court cases are heard by a juvenile judge.		*However, unlike adults, juveniles do not have the right to a jury trial. All juvenile court cases are heard by a juvenile judge.
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	*Juvenile court, the youth can admit or deny the petition, or state no contest.		*Juvenile court, the youth can admit or deny the petition, or state no contest.
	*In juvenile court, parents can be ordered into treatment as well as the youth.		*In juvenile court, parents can be ordered into treatment as well as the youth.
	*Adult court follows the penal code. Juvenile court follows both the penal code and the welfare and institutions code.		*Adult court follows the penal code. Juvenile court follows both the [[penal code]] and the [[welfare and institutions code]].
	*While both divisions write court reports, in adult court they are called pre-		*While both divisions write court reports, in adult court they are called pre-
	*Sentence investigation reports. In juvenile court they are called dispositional reports or social history reports.		*Sentence investigation reports. In juvenile court they are called dispositional reports or social history reports.
	*The length of time under grants of probation differ between adult and juvenile. Adult court has set lengths for grants of probation (typically one or two years but may vary depending on the specific penal code sections) while juvenile court can keep the youth on probation until jurisdiction ends at age twenty-one, or up to twenty-five, depending on the offense and the circumstances.		*The length of time under grants of probation differ between adult and juvenile. Adult court has set lengths for grants of probation (typically one or two years but may vary depending on the specific penal code sections) while juvenile court can keep the youth on probation until jurisdiction ends at age twenty-one, or up to twenty-five, depending on the offense and the circumstances.
	*In Adult court, individuals have the right to bail. In juvenile court, there is no right to bail.		*In Adult court, individuals have the right to [[bail]]. In juvenile court, there is no right to bail.
	*Juvenile cases are referred directly to the probation department from law enforcement or other referral sources, such as schools or parents. Juvenile probation has options for Probation Department Diversion and informal probation, depending on the offense as well as the youth’s age, prior to a case being referred to the district attorney’s office. As a result, in many cases, juvenile petitions are never filed. Adult cases are referred from law enforcement directly to the district attorney’s office. The probation department does not have any involvement on whether criminal charges are filed by the district attorney’s office in adult court.		*Juvenile cases are referred directly to the probation department from law enforcement or other referral sources, such as schools or parents. Juvenile probation has options for [[Probation Department Diversion]] and [[informal probation]], depending on the offense as well as the youth’s age, prior to a case being referred to the district attorney’s office. As a result, in many cases, juvenile [[petitions]] are never filed. Adult cases are referred from law enforcement directly to the district attorney’s office. The probation department does not have any involvement on whether criminal charges are filed by the district attorney’s office in adult court.