What is involved in commitment?

The court can rule that the minor be made a continuing ward of the state with jurisdiction to age 21 if warranted.

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1. When is a child considered a juvenile delinquent?
2. What happens when a minor is picked up and taken into custody by the police?
3. How long will the minor be held in pretrial detention?
4. How do I post bond?
5. What happens next?
6. What is involved in commitment?
7. Will the minor need an attorney?
8. Who is responsible for attorney fees?
9. What is probation?
10. If the minor is formally adjudicated, will the minor have a record?
11. What if after a complaint is filed, the minor is not held in pretrial detention?
12. If the case is dismissed by the judge or referee will the minor have a record?
13. Will the minor have a record if the petition is denied?
14. Is school truancy handled by the family court?
15. What about running away from home?