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Can Children Be Tried As Adults?The answer is yes. There are those circumstances in which an alleged crime is so serious that a minor can be tried in adult court.
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What Is Juvenile Court?Juvenile courts in Utah have jurisdiction of all minors under the age of 18 who have committed a crime. Juvenile courts are very different from adult courts. In fact, juvenile court in Utah is based on a civil system instead of a criminal system. Rather than having the purpose of punishment, the focus is on rehabilitation. For more information, visit the Utah State Court’s website on juvenile court.
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What Is Juvenile Delinquency?Juvenile delinquency is when a minor has committed an act that is a crime. They are almost always tried in juvenile court, although in cases of extreme crimes, they can be tried as an adult. For more information, visit the Utah State Court’s website on juvenile court.