Which of the following statements about a detention hearing is true?
a. A detention hearing involves the fact-finding process wherein the juvenile court determines whether there is sufficient evidence to sustain the allegations in a petition.
b. A detention hearing is the equivalent of sentencing for adult offenders.
c. A detention hearing is normally held to determine whether to remand the child to a shelter.
d. A detention hearing finds the child delinquent guilty and the court must decide what should be done to treat the child.
c
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U.S. Supreme Court decisions require the suspect to testify if called on by the prosecution
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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