What is the process of transferring a juvenile case to adult court?

In Oregon, a juvenile case may be transferred to adult court if the prosecutor believes the juvenile offender should be held accountable in an adult court. The prosecutor must present enough evidence that shows the juvenile committed the offense and the circumstances surrounding the offense. The prosecutor will then file a petition for transfer. The juvenile court will then hear the petition and determine if the case should be transferred. The judge will consider several factors such as the juvenile’s age, criminal history, seriousness of the offense, and the likelihood of rehabilitation. If the judge decides to transfer the case to adult court, they will set a hearing that gives both the prosecutor and the juvenile’s lawyer a chance to present evidence. The judge will also consider a report from a juvenile court officer who specializes in this process, also known as a juvenile transfer hearing officer. At the end of the hearing, the judge will decide whether the case should be transferred. If the judge approves the transfer, the juvenile will be tried and sentenced in adult court. If the judge denies the transfer, the case will remain in juvenile court.

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