Which term is typically used to describe offenses that apply only to juveniles?

• A. Adult Offenses
• B. Juvenile Only Offenses
• C. Crimes
• D. Public Offenses

Answer: (B)

Offenses that apply only to juveniles are age-specific rules in the justice system. These acts are defined to be offenses only when committed by someone below the age threshold, so they’re charged under juvenile law rather than adult law. The best term here is juvenile-only offenses, because it clearly signals that the rules apply exclusively to youths. Examples include truancy, running away, and curfew violations—things that aren’t crimes for adults but are treated as offenses for juveniles. Other terms like adult offenses describe offenses for adults, crimes is too general, and public offenses isn’t the standard label for age-restricted acts.