The Main Purpose of an "Adjudicatory" Hearing Is To

question 28

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of an "adjudicatory" hearing is to:

• A) inform a juvenile of her or his constitutional rights
• B) determine whether a case should be sent to adult court for trial
• C) determine whether a juvenile committed the offense(s) with which he or she is charged
• D) gather information necessary for the completion of a social history report
• E) impose a sentence or disposition on the juvenile

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