Which of the following statements is true of the first juvenile court created by the Illinois legislature?

A. It was based on the belief that children are fully responsible for criminal conduct.
B. It was based on the belief that children are incapable of being rehabilitated.
C. It was guided by the principles of parens patriae.
D. It was guided by the doctrine of erga omnes.


Answer: C

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