Thirteen-year-old Susan is arrested by a police officer for possession of cocaine. The officer decides to refer her to juvenile court. Julia, an official of the court, files a document that summaries the charges against Susan. She also requests for a transfer of Susan's case to an adult court. In this scenario, Julia has filed a(n) _____.

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A petition is a formal document filed in juvenile court that outlines the charges against a minor and can include requests such as transferring the case to adult court.

Thirteen-Year-Old Susan Is Arrested by a Police Officer for Possession