When a serious offense is involved,the court will hold an adjudicatory hearing to determine if the case should be transferred to adult court.

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An adjudicatory hearing is held to determine whether the juvenile committed the offense, not to decide if the case should be transferred to adult court. The decision to transfer a case to adult court is typically made during a separate waiver or transfer hearing.

When a Serious Offense Is Involved,the Court Will Hold an Adjudicatory