Outline the stages of a typical juvenile case from arrest through adjudication.

Outline should include the

• types of arrest (i.e., petition, detention order)
• roles of the juvenile intake officer and the probation officer
• purpose and possible results of an intake interview (e.g., diversion)
• details of a detention hearing and/or transfer hearing
• facilities operated by the Department of Corrections for juvenile offenders.

Process/Skill Questions:

• When is it necessary for an officer to obtain a warrant instead of a petition for a juvenile?
• What discretionary decisions can police officers make with regard to juveniles?
• Who can file a petition against a juvenile?

Teacher Resource: Virginia Rules Links to an external site., Office of the Virginia Attorney General