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.
A legal ruling or judgment. Adjudication can also refer to the legal process of hearing and settling a case.It usually refers to the final judgment or pronouncement in a case that will determine the course of action taken in reference to the issue presented.Next Up. legal ruling or judgment. Adjudication can also refer to the legal process of hearing and settling a case.