LEGAL 251 - Juvenile Justice

2.0 Credits
A study of the law relating to youth involved in the justice system with a focus on procedures applicable to youth in various court proceedings. Course engages students in understanding the unique legal status of youth and surveys and examines the process and procedures for adoption, guardianship, and dependency including Indian Child Welfare and delinquency with an emphasis on a paralegal’s role in working with the court involved youth process.
Prerequisite LEGAL 200 or instructor permission.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of federal and state statutes and caselaw concerning youth who have been abused or neglected.
Demonstrate an understanding of federal and statutes concerning youth who have committed crimes.
Identify and apply sustantive and procedural legal concepts under the dependency and delinquency procedures established under state and federal law.
Identify and apply procedural legal requirements to apply for adoption or guardianship under Washington state law.