JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
In New York, a juvenile delinquent is a child between the ages of seven and sixteen that has acted in a way that would constitute a crime if the child was an adult.
Probation and Adjustment
A case can be resolved by a probation officer without the formal involvement of the court. The probation officer will meet with all parties involved in the case to seek a solution without filing a petition. Resolving the case in this manner is known as adjustment.
If the matter cannot be resolved, a petition will be filed against the child by the County Attorney's office, which is the authority that prosecutes juvenile delinquency matters in family court.
Probation and Adjustment
A case can be resolved by a probation officer without the formal involvement of the court. The probation officer will meet with all parties involved in the case to seek a solution without filing a petition. Resolving the case in this manner is known as adjustment.
If the matter cannot be resolved, a petition will be filed against the child by the County Attorney's office, which is the authority that prosecutes juvenile delinquency matters in family court.