Definition and synonyms of three-dimensional from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Publishers Limited.
English (language). In non-legal usage, the expression criminal disposition is just a way of describing someone with a criminal bent of mind. In legal usage, a disposition is the final settlement of matters in a lawsuit and a judge's ruling (such as award of damages, etc). In criminal procedure, the disposition is the sentencing and final settlement of other matters of the criminal case.
The purpose of a disposition hearing is to determine the most appropriate form of treatment or custody for juvenile offenders. Juvenile proceedings are distinct from regular adult criminal trials. Sentencing for juvenile crimes tends to focus more on rehabilitating the minor rather than punishment. This type of outlook is reflected in the disposition hearing, which sometimes provides the juvenile with treatment, rehabilitation, or training as an alternative for jail time.