A court hearing where the judge decides if the charges against a juvenile are true.
Juvenile court proceeding to determine whether the allegations on a petition are true and whether the child/youth should be adjudicated and subject to orders of the court. (similar to a trial)
The trial part of a juvenile case where testimony and evidence is presented to the judge. The judge reviews and weighs the evidence and testimony. If the judge finds that the evidence and testimony have proven " beyond a reasonable doubt" that the juvenile is guilty, a finding of delinquency or status offense is made.
a court hearing to determine if the allegations in the petition are supported by evidence
a court proceeding where all parties present their evidence and then the court decides who will have legal and physical custody of the child
The hearing at which a judge hears evidence and determines whether the allegations in a petition are true—that is, whether the juvenile is delinquent or undisciplined as alleged in the petition.
A trial proceeding whereby the Court determines guilt or innocence of the juvenile based on evidence presented.
Family Court hearing in which the judge decides whether or not the allegations set forth in the petition are true or false.
In juvenile justice usage, the fact-finding process wherein the juvenile court determines whether or not there is sufficient evidence to sustain the allegations in a petition.