What is the juvenile equivalent of an adult revocation called?

The correct term for the juvenile equivalent of an adult revocation is modification. In the context of juvenile justice, when a juvenile's probation is revoked, it is typically referred to as a modification of their supervision status or program. This reflects the idea that the juvenile's circumstances, behavior, or progress may have led to a change in their probation conditions or a decision to revoke their probation altogether.

In contrast to a straightforward revocation terminology used for adults, modifications in the juvenile system serve to indicate that there may be opportunities for rehabilitation or adjustments to the juvenile's current program rather than a blanket punitive measure. This focus on rehabilitation is inherent to juvenile justice, which aims to guide young offenders toward better choices and outcomes.

The other terms do not accurately reflect what occurs when a juvenile's probation is revoked. "Intake" typically refers to the initial assessment phase of a juvenile's case, "verdict" is associated with the determination of guilt in a court setting, and "detainer" refers to the act of holding an individual in custody—none are directly synonymous with revocation in the juvenile context.