Which of the following statements is false regarding the initial establishment of juvenile courts?

a. Jurisdiction was based primarily on a child's noncriminal actions and status, not strictly on a violation of criminal law
b. Parens patriae philosophy predominated
c. The process was paternalistic rather than adversarial
d. Verdicts were based on beyond a reasonable doubt


D

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a. mass casualty b. domestic dispute c. traffic accident with a fatality d. suicide of another officer

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a. True b. False

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