Officials say foul play is not suspected. Alexander's death was the fifth inmate death since the beginning of 2014. Click here to read a statement released Wednesday by Sheriff Ian Parkinson about the deaths and their resulting investigations.
Adjudication â The process for determining if allegations brought forth in the juvenile court petition are true. An adjudicatory hearing is held to determine the facts of the case and an appropriate course of action.
Juvenile Court Definitions. ADJUDICATION OF DELINQUENCY: If a child is found guilty of committing a delinquent act he or she may be âadjudicated delinquentâ by the court. This is the juvenile court equivalent of a âconvictionâ. ADJUDICATION DISPOSITION HEARING: The proceeding, following an adjudication hearing, at which the court determines the appropriate penalty or services which should be imposed upon a delinquent child.