The trial is held before a Superior Court Judge in the county where the juvenile resides. Rule 5:19-1. Another major difference in juvenile cases is that the prosecutor does not make binding sentencing recommendations as part of a plea bargain. The judge has total discretion regarding the sentence imposed.
A company that has held an initial public offering and whose shares are traded on a stock exchange or in the over-the-counter market. Public companies are subject to periodic filing and other obligations under the federal securities laws.
Entities owned by the government belong to the public sector. They are generally created to provide for the greater good of society, rather than for a profit. They have purposes such as public safety, transportation, education or healthcare. Their benefits are not measured in profits, and are not as easily quantified.