COLORADO POST TITLE 19 (CHILDREN'S CODE) Questions with Complete solution | Graded A+

In re Gault (1967) - Supreme Court Decision that held the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment applies to juveniles the same way it applies to adult defendants in criminal cases. At what age is one considered a newborn? - less than 72 hours old What is the insufficient age in Colorado? - No child under 10 years of age shall be found guilty of any offense A child who is between the ages 10 and 13 may... - not be placed in detention except for some weapons felonies A child who is between ages 12 and 15 may... - be transferred to district court A child who is at least 16 years of age may... - have a district attorney direct file their case into district court for some felonies A person who is at least eighteen years old is considered what? - An adult (19-1-103) (52) DELINQUENT ACT - a violation of any federal or state law, county or municipal ordinance, or lawful order of the court, except non-felony state traffic, game and fish, and parks and recreation laws or regulations.