In About Fifteen States, the Prosecutor Has the Discretion of Filing

question 62

Short Answer

In about fifteen states, the prosecutor has the discretion of filing charges for certain offenses in either juvenile or criminal court. This is known as _________________ jurisdiction.

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Definitions:

Newborn

An infant who is within hours, days, or up to a few weeks old, particularly during the initial period immediately after birth.

20/600

A measure of visual acuity indicating that the smallest letter a person can read from a distance of 20 feet is normally visible at 600 feet.

Hearing

The sense and physiological process that enables sound perception through the detection of vibrations and their interpretation by the brain.

Visual Acuity

The clarity or sharpness of vision, a measure of how well a person can see fine details from a specific distance.