Abstract

This chapter discusses the adjudicatory process in juvenile court. It covers the adjudicatory hearing, right to counsel, right to jury trial, burden of proof, rules of evidence, confrontation and cross-examination, corroboration of confessions, mental capacity, double jeopardy, and discovery. The chapter also describes waiver of jurisdiction, or certification, whereby the juvenile court waives its jurisdiction over a particular case and transfers, or certifies, the case for criminal prosecution; transfer hearing and requirements of due process; and waiver criteria.

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