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.
Adjudication of a Criminal Charge. A defendantâs first appearance after arrest must take place within hours of detention (the amount of time varies by state). At the first hearing, the court will also decide whether the defendant has the right to be released or must first post bail. If bail is required, the court will set the amount, based on a number of factors, including: The severity of the crime. The likelihood the defendant will flee. Any prior criminal record.