On Wednesday morning, Judge Smith finds that the police have transported to her court a 14-year-old male who was being adjudicated for his tenth charge of arson. Of the actions listed below, what option was available to the police officer?

a. detention hearing
b. transfer to criminal adult court
c. release
d. dismiss
e. counsel and release to parents


e

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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