2. Adult System
FOCUS-The purpose of the adult criminal
system is to punish the offender.
Applies to anyone over the age of 18 and under
18 in certain cases.
Typical punishments include jail time
(incarceration), probation, community service and
fines.
Criminal records are public and available for all to
view.
3. Juvenile System
FOCUS: Rehabilitation-helping the person
overcome their problems and become good
citizens
Must be under the age of 18 to be considered a
juvenile
Records are sealed when the offender turns 18.
4. Juvenile System
Punishments include: community service, probation,
juvenile detention, counseling, drug/ alcohol rehab,
boot camps, scared straight programs, family
counseling
Punishments are aim to rehabilitate juveniles and
act as a DETERANT for future crimes.
In North Carolina, juveniles as young as 13 can be
tried as adults….adult crimes = adult punishments.
A juvenile who frequently gets in trouble is often
called a DELINQUENT
