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Definition: A hearing to determine whether a juvenile case should be transferred from juvenile court to adult court. The judge considers the child's age, maturity, prior record, the seriousness of the offense, and the likelihood of rehabilitation.
Category: Juvenile Law · Statute: F.S. 985.556 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Transfer Hearing (Juvenile) in Florida
A hearing to determine whether a juvenile case should be transferred from juvenile court to adult court. The judge considers the child's age, maturity, prior record, the seriousness of the offense, and the likelihood of rehabilitation.
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