Answer:
The first decision made in juvenile court is whether or not to file a petition of juvenile jurisdiction. However, nearly half of the referrals to juvenile court do not result in a petition.
Step-by-step explanation:
If the prosecutor or probation officer decides to proceed formally, he or she will file a petition in juvenile court. The minor is then "arraigned" (formally charged) in front of a juvenile court judge or referee. In some cases, the court may decide to send the juvenile to adult criminal court.
* arraign means to call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge.