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Question
Bob is accused of stealing a car. His court case is handled informally, quickly, and in private. The court that heard Bob's case ________.a. was probably an adult court
b. is most concerned with Bob's due-process rights
c. was probably a juvenile court
d. probably granted Bob a jury trial
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