Data Collection Status
Active
Frequency
1998
Latest Data Available
1998
Data Experts
Suzanne M. Strong, PhD., BJS Statistician
Collection Period
1998
Description
Dataset from 40 urban counties used to describe the characteristics of more than 7,000 juveniles charged with felonies in State courts. The findings indicated that prosecution of juveniles in criminal court is generally reserved for those charged with the quite serious crimes of murder, robbery, and aggravated assault
Date Created: October 20, 2009