1. Arrest: When a juvenile is suspected of committing a crime, they may be taken into custody by law enforcement.
2. Intake: The juvenile is brought to an intake facility where a decision is made whether to release them to their parents/guardians or detain them in a juvenile detention center.
3. Detention: If the juvenile is detained, they will stay in a secure facility until their court hearing.
4. Court hearing: The juvenile appears before a judge for a formal hearing to determine their guilt or innocence.
5. Adjudication: If the juvenile is found guilty, the judge will determine the appropriate punishment, which may include probation, community service, counseling, or placement in a juvenile detention facility.
6. Disposition: The judge decides on the appropriate rehabilitative services for the juvenile, which may include counseling, drug treatment, education programs, or vocational training.
7. Monitoring: The juvenile’s progress is monitored to ensure they are complying with the court’s orders and making progress in rehabilitation.
8. Release: Once the juvenile has completed their sentence or program, they are released back into the community.
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