Juvenile Delinquency-Juvenile Delinquency

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The Judicial Council's Court Interpreter Skills Building Series module focuses on juvenile delinquency proceedings, emphasizing the distinction between juvenile and adult legal systems. It highlights critical aspects of juvenile hearings, including confidentiality requirements, where interpreters must not disclose information about hearings, even to family or legal staff. The module details two primary types of juvenile court matters: dependency and delinquency hearings, explaining their parallels to adult family and criminal law, respectively. It underscores that juvenile delinquency aims at rehabilitation, not punishment, and a finding of responsibility doesn't equate to a criminal conviction. The module covers different hearing types, like detention and jurisdiction hearings, and unpacks the processes, terms, and roles involved. Interpreters must understand these proceedings and accurately convey legal terms and scenarios between languages. Practice scenarios simulate courtroom interactions where interpreters apply simultaneous and consecutive modes of interpretation. The training includes practical tips for interpreters to enhance their skills, stressing the importance of confidentiality and the interpreter's role in supporting juvenile court procedures.

Keywords

juvenile delinquency

court interpreter

confidentiality

juvenile hearings

dependency and delinquency

rehabilitation

detention hearings

legal interpretation

skills training