Discuss the Ways in Which Juvenile Interaction with the Justice

question 72

Essay

Discuss the ways in which juvenile interaction with the justice system is different than that of adults. Be sure to note the ways that these differences may at times be a help and also a hindrance to the rights of minors.

---

Definitions:

Original Jurisdiction

The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction, which reviews decisions made by lower courts.

Judicial Activism

A judicial philosophy that posits judges should use their power broadly to address societal wrongs and interpret the Constitution in the light of contemporary values and conditions.

Constitutional Adaptation

The process through which legal interpretations of the Constitution evolve over time to address new social, political, and technological realities.