Jerry was 12 when he first shoplifted and by the age of 14 had a rather lengthy record of delinquency. The last attempt at shoplifting did not end so well and he was caught. He is now facing the juvenile justice system, again.The decision to take Jerry into custody, detain him following apprehension, or refer him to court is called:

A) intake.
B) diversion.
C) screening.
D) pretrial hearing.
E) police interface.


E

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