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Juvenile Justice: Juveniles Processed in Criminal Court and Case Dispositions

This document examines issues related to juveniles sent to criminal (adult) court versus juvenile court. The study contains data on: the frequency with which juveniles have been sent to criminal court; the juvenile conviction rates and sentences in criminal court; the dispositions of juvenile cases in juvenile court; and the conditions of confinement for juveniles incarcerated in adult correctional facilities. It also includes a summary of state laws that specify the circumstances under which juveniles can be sent to criminal court. Accession Number: 012591

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