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.
What Does âAdjudication Withheldâ or âWithhold of Adjudicationâ Mean in Florida? Definition of Withhold of Adjudication: A unique sentencing option that is available to judges in many criminal cases arising out of Pinellas County. It is intended to give first-time offenders and those with a minimal prior criminal history a second chance by avoiding a formal conviction.