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

1. Juveniles waived to adult court are more likely to recidivate.
2. Courts can remove a child’s right to liberty without due process.
3. Juvenile and criminal courts are becoming increasingly similar.
4. Prior to 1996, the U.S. Supreme Court maintained a “hands-off policy” with regard to
the operation of the juvenile courts.
5. Juveniles have a constitutional right to a trial by jury.


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

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