Before juvenile courts had prosecuting attorneys, the _______ generally had the authority to determine whether to file a petition for delinquency.

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The intake probation officer typically had the authority to decide whether to file a petition for delinquency before the establishment of prosecuting attorneys in juvenile courts. This role involves assessing the case and determining the appropriate course of action, which could include filing a petition.

Before Juvenile Courts Had Prosecuting Attorneys, the _______ Generally Had