Juvenile vs. Adult justice Procedures Adult is arrested if probable
cause exists
Minor is taken to a juvenile
detention center
Adult is
or released on bail
Minor is released or sent to a
formal or informal hearing
Minor is warned or given
a small punishment
at an informal hearing
Minor is charged
at a formal
hearing
Adult is given an
where probable cause is
reviewed, an attorney is
appointed, and a plea is entered
A court date is set and a
trial is conducted
Minor enters
or faces trial
If found
, judge gives a
If convicted (found guilty), the
person is sentenced and the guilty
verdict may be appealed.