Which of the following statements is true of juvenile court referees?

A. They are appointed by state governors via the Missouri plan.
B. They decide whether to petition the juvenile court to waive a case to the adult system.
C. They preside over preadjudication hearings such as detention hearings and arraignments.
D. They primarily focus on serious felony cases.
E. They are responsible for the disposition of a case, in many instances, through the use of plea bargaining.


Answer: C

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