New Jersey Law and court rule give a Prosecutor 30 days to decide to determine if a juvenile should be referred from Family Part to Criminal Part to be tried as an adult. This is without a juvenile's consent. The Prosecutor's motion to the Family Party must be when the juvenile is 16 or older, and there is probable cause to believe that they have committed the applicable crime or crimes. The Prosecutor's motion must include the following: - nature of the offense; - deterrent; - affect on … [Read more...]
I Was Convicted of Theft in Juvenile Court When I Was 14.
What obligation do I have to disclose this on a college financial aid or job application since I was told that my juvenile record is sealed and that my conviction will not turn up on a background check? This individual was not "convicted of theft in juvenile court" when he/she was fourteen. The correct legal terminology wherein there is a finding of guilt against a juvenile in Superior Court-Family Part (Juvenile Justice) is an adjudication of delinquency. This is not a criminal conviction. … [Read more...]