In Direct File Processing, Discretion Is Left Up to the ______Whether

question 20

Multiple Choice

In direct file processing, discretion is left up to the ______whether to file the case in juvenile or criminal court.

• A) Judge
• B) Prosecutor
• C) Defense attorney
• D) Intake officer

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Definitions:

Mental Disorder

A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, significantly interfering with daily life.

Fit To Stand Trial

The legal determination that a defendant has the mental competency to understand the charges against them and participate in their defense during a court trial.

Cognitive Capacity

The total amount of information the brain is capable of retaining and processing.

IQ

Short for Intelligence Quotient, a measure of a person's intellectual abilities in relation to their age group.