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Definition: The process by which the State Attorney can file criminal charges against a juvenile directly in adult court. Available for juveniles age 14-17 charged with certain serious felonies like murder, sexual battery, and armed robbery.
Category: Juvenile Law · Statute: F.S. 985.557 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Direct File (Juvenile to Adult) in Florida
The process by which the State Attorney can file criminal charges against a juvenile directly in adult court. Available for juveniles age 14-17 charged with certain serious felonies like murder, sexual battery, and armed robbery.
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