Jessica is 15 years old. She is always fighting with her parents over her behavior and her choice of friends. She is failing all her classes because she continually skips school. She has also run away from her house three separate times. Her parents do not know what to do with her; they are unable to manage her behavior, and she was recently brought into custody for stealing a car. Jessica was charged with motor vehicle theft. Her attorney informs her that there will be a trial. In juvenile court this trial is known as a(an):

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An adjudicatory hearing in juvenile court is similar to a trial in adult court, where it is determined whether the juvenile committed the offense they are charged with.

Jessica Is 15 Years Old