Juvenile

1. Crime is committed.

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6. Juvenile pre-trial conference pleads guilty or trial is held.

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2. Crime is reported to police.

Crime is reported to police

7. Trial, victim/witness may testify.

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3. Police investigate.

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8. Juvenile disposition hearing.

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4. Prosecutor evaluates case; warrant issued.

Prosecutor evaluates case, warrant issued

9. Review hearing.

Person testifying in court with judge and others present

5. Preliminary inquiry or hearing. Court determines to/not authorize petition.

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