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Know your rights! Youth justice and juvenile law answers.

Askthejudge.info features regular updates from the news, important decisions from the nation′s courts, and online discussions with Judge Tom. Find out everything you need to know about youth rights, juvenile law and juvenile justice. AsktheJudge – Empowering youth one question at a time.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this site is made available to the general public and is not intended to serve as legal advice.You should consult a trained legal professional in your area for questions you may have about the laws affecting juveniles or any legal interpretations.

Copyright, 2014
Natalie Jacobs

Natalie Jacobs

Natalie is the co-author of 'Every Vote Matters: the Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court' (Free Spirit Publishing), which she wrote with her father Judge Tom. Prior to joining the AsktheJudge.info team, Natalie worked as a criminal defense attorney. She is passionate about helping youth find their voice and becoming engaged members of their community. She also volunteers for a case involving climate change litigation.

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