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.
Admissible Evidence. Evidence that is formally presented before the trier of fact (i.e., the judge or jury) to consider in deciding the case. The trial court judge determines whether or not the evidence may be proffered. To be admissible in court, the evidence must be relevant (i.e., material and having probative value) and not outweighed by countervailing considerations (e.g., the evidence is unfairly prejudicial, confusing, a waste of time, privileged, or based on hearsay).