Following the apprehension of a youthful offender, ______ decides whether to hold a juvenile in a secure juvenile detention facility following apprehension.

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The decision of whether to hold a juvenile in a secure juvenile detention facility following apprehension is usually made by the intake officer. This officer is responsible for screening the juvenile once they have been apprehended and making a determination whether to release them to their parents or guardians or to detain them in a secure facility. The decision is based on various factors such as the severity of the offense and the risk the juvenile poses to the community. Therefore, the correct choice is C, the intake officer.

Following the Apprehension of a Youthful Offender, ______ Decides Whether