The Interstate Compact for Juveniles applies to all juveniles subject to some form of supervision. Categories of juveniles under supervision are:
- Accused Delinquent: a person charged with an offense that, if committed by an adult, would be a criminal offense
Adjudicated Delinquent : a person found to have committed an offense, that if committed by an adult, would be a criminal offense.
Accused Status Offender : a person charged with an offense that would not be a criminal offense if committed by an adult.
Adjudicated Status Offender : a person found to have committed an offense that would not be a criminal offense if committed by an adult.
Non-Offender : a person in need of supervision who has not been accused or adjudicated a status offender or delinquent.
Things to Remember:
- A juvenile is not subject to the ICJ if no court-ordered supervision is imposed
- Individual state laws where an offense occurs determine if the juvenile falls under the ICJ
- A juvenile delinquent covered by the ICJ does not limit the extradition powers of the states
References:
ICJ Bench Book: Chapter 3 Section 3.3
The Interstate Compact for Juveniles: Article I
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