Delinquent Conduct refers to which of the following?

Delinquent Conduct refers to which of the following?

• A. Juvenile conduct that generally involves violations of the penal laws punishable by imprisonment or jail; offenses are filed in juvenile court.
• B. Conduct considered delinquent for adults in municipal court.
• C. Non-criminal juvenile behavior.
• D. Any conduct that results in a civil penalty.

Answer: (A)

Delinquent conduct designates acts by a juvenile that would be offenses under the penal laws and are punishable by imprisonment or confinement. These matters are filed in juvenile court. This specific link to criminal offenses by youth is what sets delinquent conduct apart from non-criminal behavior (status offenses or conduct indicating a need for supervision) and from civil penalties.

Delinquent conduct designates acts by a juvenile that would be offenses under the penal laws and are punishable by imprisonment or confinement. These matters are filed in juvenile court. This specific link to criminal offenses by youth is what sets delinquent conduct apart from non-criminal behavior (status offenses or conduct indicating a need for supervision) and from civil penalties.