The second part of the formal hearing is called the dispositional hearing. In this part, the judge determines the punishment for the offense. At this hearing, both the prosecutor and the defense can call witnesses and present evidence that might change the judge’s sentence. The fourth step in the juvenile justice process is the sentencing. As a final step in the process, a juvenile has the right to appeal his or her case. The court has the right to extend its custody or supervision of the juvenile for up to five years.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Dispositional Hearing
The second part of the formal hearing is called the dispositional hearing. In this part, the judge determines the punishment for the offense. At this hearing, both the prosecutor and the defense can call witnesses and present evidence that might change the judge’s sentence. The fourth step in the juvenile justice process is the sentencing. As a final step in the process, a juvenile has the right to appeal his or her case. The court has the right to extend its custody or supervision of the juvenile for up to five years.
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