In Comparison to Adult Courts, the Proceedings in Juvenile Courts

In comparison to adult courts, the proceedings in juvenile courts are:

A) More formal because the atmosphere of the courtroom was designed to make a strong punitive impression on the child
B) Less formal because the court was supposed to serve as the child's advocate
C) Less formal because children are exempt from the protections afforded to adults in the U.S. Constitution
D) More formal because it was felt that children would be more likely to correct their wayward behavior if they were handled more sternly in the judicial system
E) More formal because juvenile courts are governed by the justice model

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