Could Minors Go to Prison?
It May Come as a Shock, but the Federal Government and All 50 States Do Send Minors to Prison If They Are Tried and Convicted for Their Crimes as an Adult. It...
It may come as a shock, but the federal government and all 50 states do send minors to prison if they are tried and convicted for their crimes as an adult. It doesn't happen often, and the crime has to be something seriously violentㅡusually murderㅡbut it does happen. It is up to the discretion of the prosecutor.
What is the youngest age to go to jail?
Although most states allow a juvenile of 8 years old to be sent to jail, it is only in rare cases that they are sent there. However, in some states, there isn't an age limit for a child to be sent to jail. In fact, the decision is left up to the judge to decide.
Why do minors go to prison?
Children do go to jail for breaking the law. Minors who commit serious crimes like murder can be tried as adults and if convicted could serve their sentence in an adult prison. Most will be sent to juvenile detention centers where they will be held with other youth.
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