Intake 2 topics · 2 sources LawCourtThe step in juvenile process during which a decision is made either to detain the juvenile at a detention center or to release to the parents.Minnesota Judicial Branch — Glossary of Court-related Terms retrieved 2014-06-15 Cite ScienceWaterAny structure through which water can be drawn into a waterway. Any structure in a reservoir, dam, or river through which water can be discharged. Bureau of Reclamation — Bureau of Reclamation Glossary Cite