In the Juvenile Court System, a Proceeding to Determine Whether

question 84

Multiple Choice

In the juvenile court system, a proceeding to determine whether the accused is guilty is called a(n) ______.

• A) jury trial
• B) adjudicatory hearing
• C) status conference
• D) mediation hearing

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Definitions:

Contractual Duty

An obligation imposed by a contract that requires a party to act or refrain from acting in a certain manner.

Novation

The act of replacing an obligation to perform with a new obligation or replacing a party to an agreement with a new party.

Discharging Contract

Discharging a contract refers to the process by which parties are released from their obligations under the contract, for reasons such as fulfillment of the contract terms, mutual agreement, or impossibility of performance.

Third Party

An entity that is not directly involved in a transaction or agreement but may be affected by it or have an interest in it.