Judge Elaine Smith Is Assigned to the Department of Juvenile

question 39

Multiple Choice

Judge Elaine Smith is assigned to the Department of Juvenile Justice. She has been in her position for eight years. She has recently seen a change in the attitude of many of the juveniles who come through her courtroom. She loves her position, but sometimes gets weighed down by the assembly-line system of justice we offer our juveniles. On Tuesda y morning , Judge Smit h ha d a 1 5- yea r- old who had numerou s truanc y charge s against her . Even though the gir l ha s misse d severa l day so f school , she stil l has a 4. 0 GPA . Which of the following would Not be an option for Judge Smit h ?

• A) D etention hearing
• B) T ransfer to criminal adult court
• C) R elease
• D) D ismiss  
• E) Counsel and release to parents

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