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An Intake Officer's Legal and Non-Legal Factors

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Abstract

After a child is arrested for a crime, the intake phase is still an important element of the

whole process. In this procedure, the juvenile intake officer's judgment is critical since it decides

the case's ultimate result. This is true regardless of whether the children go to a juvenile court, a

community program, or treatment. It is at this point that a decision is made by the youth

probation officer or youth intake officer on whether a young person should be released back into

the care of their parents or held in a formal detention facility until a later court date. While

waiting for a court date, the intake officer might release the child to their guardians. Several

aspects of the case submitted to the intake officer must be carefully reviewed in order to reach a

fair and equitable conclusion. In order to propose the most appropriate punishment for the

juvenile criminal, a combination of legal and extralegal considerations must be considered. There

are no public hearings for intake procedures, which look harsher than police officers' specialized

rules and guidelines for working with children. Only the juvenile, intake officer, and parents are

involved; these processes do not guarantee constitutional rights for juveniles principally because

they seem casual. The most important legal elements that might be taken into account are the

magnitude of the violation, the kind of crime committed, incriminating or exculpatory evidence,

and a past record of delinquency (Pupo et al,2021). Gender, race, educational achievement,

socioeconomic background, and age are examples of non-legal characteristics that influence

juvenile offenders. These variables must be used properly by juvenile intake officers to help

them make a better choice about what action to take against a juvenile offender.

An Intake Officer's Legal and Non-Legal Responsibilities

When it comes to deciding whether or not to accept a child, both legal and extralegal

considerations are taken into account. In light of the factual facts regarding the juvenile's
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criminal conduct, legal elements remain as diverse aspects influencing the intake decision. Aside

from the legal considerations, extralegal variables may have a big impact on whether or not a

child is admitted to the system. Before making a decision on whether to discharge a 15-year-old

accused of burglary or to continue the process officially, as a juvenile intake officer, I would

want to evaluate numerous legal and extralegal issues.

Before making a final judgment, I would want to weigh certain legal issues, such as the

gravity of the crime and the offender's past record of misdemeanors. To establish if the burglary

charge was more severe, certain factors must be addressed. For instance, determining whether or

not the juvenile's offense resulted in physical injury or death is critical in this element. According

on how terrible the offense is, a judgment will be taken on whether or not to release a youngster.

Another legal consideration is if the adolescent has a history of delinquency. Reviewing prior

delinquent records and referrals to the juvenile court is crucial as an intake officer. The

information gleaned from these resources helps you arrive at the best conclusion. Taking into

account the gravity of the situation and any past indiscretions will help choose the best course of

action. The sort of crime and incriminating or exculpatory evidence, on the other hand, might be

quite useful in bolstering the choice (Greene,2018).

Furthermore, extralegal considerations such as age, gender, and socioeconomic situation

should be taken into account while reaching a judgment. In the juvenile justice system, age is

still a role, both legally and extra legally. Extralegally, the age of the juvenile may have a

significant impact on the judgment since younger offenders are treated more severely when

committing major offenses than older juvenile offenders. It's important to note that age is not a

fixed criterion in determining whether a juvenile is freed or sent to court, but it may still have an

impact on whether the juvenile is sent to court. As for the juvenile's gender, it will be taken into
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account whether the child is male or female. Girls are less likely than boys to commit recidivism,

according to statistics and study (Greene,2018). A single little infraction by a girl does not

always mean that she will continue to engage in the conduct later in life, according to the

research. This means that distinct treatment would be given to males and females depending on

gender, with males receiving more attention than females.

Finally, the adolescent's socioeconomic situation will be taken into account when

determining whether or not their behaviors are due to different poverty issues or the

consequences of racial and minority obstacles. If the crime is still linked to social disorder and

economic hardship, a community program and discharge may be considered instead of going to

court for the youngster.

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Reference

Greene, C. J. (2018). Garry Wood.

Pupo, J. A., & Zane, S. N. (2021). Assessing Variations in Juvenile Court Processing in Urban

Versus Rural Courts: Revisiting “Justice by Geography”. Youth Violence and Juvenile

Justice, 19(3), 330-354.