Judge Elaine Smith is assigned to the Department of Juvenile Justice. She has been in her position for eight years. She has recently seen a change in the attitude of many of the juveniles who come through her courtroom. She loves her position, but sometimes gets weighed down by the assembly-line system of justice we offer our juveniles.
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 ofarson. Of the actions listed below, what option was available to the police officer?
a. Detention hearingb. Transfer to criminal adult courtc. Release
d. Dismiss
e. Counsel and release to parents
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: e
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