Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. In re Gault established the juvenile’s right to a trial by jury.
2. Juvenile court proceedings are open to the public.
3. The execution of juvenile offenders is a violation of the Eighth Amendment.
4. Juvenile courts only deal with youth who have been charged with a criminal offense.
5. Running away from home is a status offense.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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