Maria Is a 16-Year-Old Hispanic Female from South Carolina

Maria is a 16-year-old Hispanic female from South Carolina.While high on prescription drugs,Maria beat her classmate with a brick,nearly killing her and leaving her with extensive brain damage.She has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.The judge will render a decision tomorrow on whether Maria should be tried as an adult or remain within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court system.If this case remains in the juvenile system,Maria will not be tried before a jury; rather,the decision regarding her guilt and punishment will be made in a process called

A) intake.
B) adjudication.
C) disposition.
D) diversion.