{"id":9032,"date":"2013-08-27T13:22:49","date_gmt":"2013-08-27T20:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?page_id=9032"},"modified":"2022-07-07T11:04:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T18:04:39","slug":"penalties-in-the-arizona-juvenile-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/penalties-in-the-arizona-juvenile-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Penalties in the Arizona Juvenile System"},"content":{"rendered":"
When minors commit crimes in Arizona, they are subject to the laws of juvenile court. These laws are similar to those in the adult judicial system, but they vary and focus more on rehabilitation than incarceration.<\/p>\n
In Arizona\u2019s juvenile system, there are common penalties and punishments that you or your child may face if he or she is adjudicated \u2013 or convicted \u2013 of a crime in juvenile court.<\/p>\n
Those penalties may include:<\/p>\n
While some of these punishments are more severe than others, in all cases, you\u2019ll want to explore the potential consequences of a juvenile crime, and consider working with an attorney who can lessen your child\u2019s penalties<\/a>.<\/p>\n Below is a breakdown of the penalties juveniles can face in Arizona, and what each penalty entails.<\/p>\n If a juvenile qualifies for probation, he or she will be forced to meet strict requirements set by the court. These include participating in community service, getting a job, working on school functions, and similar activities.<\/p>\n In addition, the juvenile will have to pay fees, restitutions and surcharges associated with the probation period. There may be additional constraints as well, including drug and alcohol testing, or electronic monitoring.<\/p>\nJuvenile Probation<\/h2>\n