Procedure for Prosecution of Adults

All provisions of this Chapter relative to procedure in cases of children, when not inconsistent with provisions of law relating to the conduct of adult cases, shall so far as practicable also apply COL11/29/2022 CH. 5 FAMILY COURT ACT to cases against adults brought under § 5116 of this Chapter. With the consent of the defendant, the court may make preliminary investigation and may make such adjustment as is practicable. On the request of the court, or on his own initiative, the Attorney General shall prepare and prosecute any case within the purview of § 5116 of this Chapter. Upon conviction in any case the court shall have power to impose sentence as provided by law; it may suspend sentence or the execution thereof and place the defendant on probation, and may by order impose such duty upon him as shall be deemed by the court to be for the best interests of the child or other persons concerned. The court may require the defendants to give security by bond, with surety or sureties approved by the court for compliance of such order.