The Fact-Finding Process by Which the Juvenile Court Determines Whether

question 17

Multiple Choice

The fact-finding process by which the juvenile court determines whether or not there is sufficient evidence to sustain the allegations in a petition is known as:

• A)Intake.
• B)An adjudicatory hearing.
• C)Juvenile petition.
• D)Juvenile disposition.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Glands located on top of the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol.

Bloodstream

The flowing blood within the circulatory system of the body, carrying oxygen, nutrients, and waste materials.

Epinephrine

A hormone and a neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, which is released in response to stress and works by increasing heart rate, contracting blood vessels, and dilating air passages.

Bloodstream

The flowing body fluid that carries oxygen, nutrients, and waste products to and away from cells within an organism, primarily consisting of plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets.