A ________________ is a document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is a delinquent, a status offender, or a dependent and asking that the court assume jurisdiction over the juvenile

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


petition

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Today, grand juries tend to work independently and prosecutors have little influence over their decisions.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which kind of murder occurs most often?

a. Murder between people who know one another b. Murder between strangers c. Murder between a husband and a wife d. Murder involving the sale of illegal drugs

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Which type of case had the most filings in state trial courts in 2013?

A. traffic B. criminal C. civil D. domestic relations

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Police use informants to solve certain crimes. Which person below falls under the typical definition of an informant?

A) Anyone who provides information of an investigative nature to law enforcement. B) Victims. C) Complainants in cases where the complainant is also the victim, especially in crimes against persons. D) All of the above are considered informants

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