In Re Kevin B.

Opinion

BEACH, J.—

I

The Issue

The question presented in this case is whether a juvenile may be detained after an adjudication hearing but pending the dispositional hearing even though he was at liberty pending the adjudication hearing.

II

Background

The juvenile in this case was charged with committing an act which would have been stealing an automobile if committed by an adult. He previously had been found in violation of the law and was on the juvenile equivalent of probation for an assault charge. In the instant matter, the petition was sustained and the facts were found to be true as alleged…