Mike, a juvenile, has been arrested for kicking down his neighbor’s fence when she complained about his dog barking at her. During the charging process, the juvenile court will issue the ______ that determines whether the case will be petitioned or non-petitioned.
Social Studies · College · Tue Nov 03 2020
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In the context of juvenile court proceedings, the document issued to determine whether a case will be petitioned or non-petitioned is typically called a "petition." The decision to petition a case means that formal charges will be filed against the juvenile, and the case will proceed to court. On the other hand, if the decision is non-petitioned, it means that the juvenile may be referred to alternative dispositions or programs without going through the formal court process.
The term "petition" in this context refers to a legal document that outlines the charges against the juvenile and initiates the court proceedings. The court, based on the information presented, decides whether to formally charge the juvenile or pursue alternative dispositions.