Definitions for "DISPOSITIONAL HEARING"
Court proceeding following adjudication which provides the court with information necessary to determine the best possible type of care and treatment to be provided to the child/youth and or his or her family.
The conclusion of the juvenile criminal proceedings. The judge may impose dispositions such as acquittal, dismissal of charges, adjudication, public service work, fine, probation, shock sentence, split sentence, commitment.
an opportunity for the parties to report to the court on the status of discussions toward disposition, including presenting any resolution pursuant to C