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Definition: Juveniles 16+ charged with certain serious offenses (murder, sexual battery with weapon, armed carjacking) are automatically transferred to adult court. Unlike discretionary transfer, no hearing is required — the transfer is mandatory by statute.
Category: Juvenile Law · Statute: F.S. 985.56 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Automatic Transfer (Juvenile) in Florida
Juveniles 16+ charged with certain serious offenses (murder, sexual battery with weapon, armed carjacking) are automatically transferred to adult court. Unlike discretionary transfer, no hearing is required — the transfer is mandatory by statute.
How This Relates to Bail
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