Which of the following refers to the formal complaint that initiates judicial actions against a juvenile charged with delinquency or a status offense?

a. complaint
b. indictment
c. petition
d. trial information


Answer: c. petition

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a. Specific objectives c. Effective tactics b. Accurate and timely intelligence d. All of the above are elements

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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