Legal Guarantees for Juveniles 

  • The presence of a juvenile police specialized in dealing with Juveniles.
  • No child unlawfully deprived of his or her liberty, and the arrest of a juvenile shall not be carried out except in accordance with the law.
  •  Juveniles benefit from human rights guarantees at all stages.
  •  Observe the principles of confidentiality and privacy while dealing with Juveniles.
  • Taking into account the health, psychological and physiological status of juveniles.
  • The members of the judicial police shall assist in treating juveniles in a manner that takes into account their youth and from a humanitarian standpoint, and in a manner that takes into account the juvenile’s personality and the goal of reforming it.
  •  The juvenile’s statements must be carefully listened to, his words must be taken seriously and he must be given the necessary care, and all his / her words, actions and behaviors must be analyzed and evaluated in a manner that is commensurate with his awareness and the newness of the age.
  • The juvenile should not be subjected to corporal punishment, nor should he be threatened, intimidated, or forced to confess something or deceive.
  •  Existence of special detention centers for juveniles, separating juveniles from adults.
  •  Informing parents, and those who are responsible for caring for children of the series of actions to be taken.
  • Focusing on the preventive and curative aspects of dealing with events.
  • Exchange of information and cooperation between the parties and the relevant authorities.
  •  Taking into account the values, culture and concepts of Jordanian society.
  •  the best place for a child id to be cared for and safe is his home with his parents and family members.
  • Taking into consideration the best interest of the event in all procedures.