Who can be prosecuted in juvenile court?

Anyone alleged of committing a crime between the ages of 10 and 17. If a child younger than 10 is alleged to have committed a crime, the matter is referred to the child welfare system.

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1. Who can be prosecuted in juvenile court?
2. If a juvenile is adjudicated (found guilty) of a crime, what happens next?
3. What are the rights of a victim of a juvenile crime?
4. Are juvenile proceedings public?