reasons. Perhaps the most notable difference is the notion that juveniles do not understand the

The juvenile justice process is distinct from the criminal justice process for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the most notable difference is the notion that juveniles do not understand the full consequences of their actions and thus might not benefit from sanctions designed to prevent adults from committing crimes. However, sometimes, the circumstances of an offense committed by a juvenile are such that the court believes that community interests would be best served if the offending juvenile was tried as an adult. When this happens, a process begins by which the juvenile’s case is transferred, or waived, to an adult court. Once in an adult court, the juvenile is subject to all the rules, procedures, protections, and punishments applicable to adults. Submission Details: By Wednesday, November 20, 2013, in a minimum of 250 words, post your responses to the following: