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The Pros and Cons of Plea Bargaining
When faced with criminal charges, a defendant often has one simple goal. That is, to minimize the potential penalty. Of course, being found innocent at trial, and being aquitted, is the best way to avoid jail time and other penalties. However, going to trial can be risky because it is impossible to predict what a jury will decide. Therefore, many defendants choose to … more
Do You Swear to Tell the Whole Truth? The Admissibility of Lie Detector Tests
One of the greatest challenges for the judge and jury in the courtroom is to determine which witnesses are telling the truth. While witnesses must promise to tell the truth before taking the witness stand, judges and juries often hear conflicting testimony that indicates someone is being untruthful. It might seem like the technology of the polygraph, also known as the lie detector … more

Complaint
This form is used to file a complaint against a juvenile offender. (JUV-2)
Petition (Delinquent/Unruly)
Use this form to have the court declare a juvenile to be a delinquent. (JUV-3)
Summons and Process
This form is used by the court to notify a juvenile and his/her parents that they must appear in court. (JUV-7)
Subpoena
This form is issued to notify you that your presence as a witness is required in court on a given day and time. (JUV-8)

Juvenile Transfer Laws: An Effective Deterrent to Delinquency?
This publication, by the U.S. Department of Justice, discusses various state juvenile transfer … more