Question

State legislatures can extend the duration of time the juvenile court has jurisdiction over youth for disposition purposes, of doing so is in the best interests of the juveniles and the state. True or False.

Answer 1

Answer: True

Step-by-step explanation:

Through extended jurisdiction mechanisms, legislatures enable the court to provide sanctions and services for a duration of time that is in the best interests of the juvenile and the public, even for older juveniles who have reached the age at which original juvenile court jurisdiction ends.