Unveiling Justice: The 2014 Report on Juveniles in Adult Court by BJS

BJS Publishes the Juveniles Charged in Adult Criminal Courts, 2014 Report

The Bureau of Justice Statistics, within the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, has today released Juveniles Charged in Adult Criminal Courts, 2014. This document outlines cases lodged in adult criminal courts regarding individuals aged 12 to 17 and provides statistical data on the demographic attributes of these juveniles.

Utilizing the Survey of Juveniles Charged in Adult Criminal Courts, which was carried out by BJS with assistance from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, this report analyzes data from 23 states where juveniles faced charges in adult criminal courts during the period from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2014. It centers on the 23,553 cases where the most serious charge was identified at the time of arrest and case resolution. The report encompasses cases brought before adult criminal courts involving juveniles at various points in the judicial process: the most severe charge at arrest, method of resolution, case outcome, and sentencing. Furthermore, it includes statistics regarding the demographic characteristics of these juveniles.

About the Bureau of Justice Statistics

The Bureau of Justice Statistics of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs is the main federal agency tasked with gathering, analyzing, and distributing credible statistics on crime and criminal justice within the United States. The acting director is Kevin M. Scott, Ph.D. For additional details about BJS and criminal justice statistics, please visit bjs.ojp.gov.

About the Office of Justice Programs

The Office of Justice Programs offers federal leadership, grants, training, technical aid, and various resources to enhance the nation’s ability to prevent and reduce crime; promote equity and fairness in the justice system; support victims; and maintain the rule of law. Further information about OJP and its program offices – including the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Institute of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office for Victims of Crime, and Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking – can be accessed at ojp.gov.

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