The document discusses punishments for juvenile offenders. Criminal defendants under 18 are tried in juvenile court by a judge rather than a jury. Punishments can include incarceration options like home confinement, placement with someone other than parents/guardians, juvenile hall, secured juvenile facilities, or adult jail. Non-incarceration options include verbal warnings, fines, counseling, community service, electronic monitoring, or probation. Certain serious crimes like murder may allow juveniles to face adult criminal penalties.