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In the juvenile justice process, which step starts the case?
Correct Answer:
Intake
Explanation:
The step that starts the case is the intake stage. After a juvenile is referred or arrested, intake staff review the information, gather needed details, and decide what should happen next—whether to proceed with a formal petition, pursue diversion, or dismiss. This intake decision is what launches the case into the formal process. A petition filing occurs after intake and is the formal document that brings the case into court. Adjudication comes later and is the court’s determination of delinquency after a hearing. Disposition happens after adjudication and involves deciding the outcome for the juvenile, such as probation or treatment.

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