The intake officer serves as a screening function, separating those cases that seem appropriate for diversion from cases that should be petitioned to juvenile court.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The role of the intake officer in the juvenile justice system is to screen cases and determine whether they are appropriate for diversion (alternatives to formal court processing) or should be petitioned to juvenile court for further action. Therefore, the statement is true.

The Intake Officer Serves as a Screening Function, Separating Those