These hearings establish responsibility for a delinquent act.

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Adjudicatory hearings are held to determine whether a juvenile committed the delinquent act they have been accused of, and if so, the court establishes responsibility for the act. Bail hearings determine whether the juvenile can be released from custody pending their trial, sentencing hearings are held after a juvenile has been found guilty and are used to determine the appropriate punishment, and status offense hearings are held for acts that are considered illegal only because the person committing them is a juvenile (such as truancy or running away from home).

These Hearings Establish Responsibility for a Delinquent Act