Question

A report that contains background information on a juvenile, a description of the circumstances surrounding the juvenile's delinquent acts, as well as a disposition recommendation from the probation officer is called a(n) _____.

Answer 1

Predisposition hearing is the correct answer.

A predisposition hearing is a report prepared by probation officers right after the juvenile has been adjudicated. This report contains background information regarding the child, full description of the circumstances surrounding his/her acts, and recommendations for disposition. The main purpose of the predisposition hearing is to provide these delinquents with treatment, training and rehabilitation.