Cases in which the juvenile court has to hold a hearing to assess whether the youth could still benefit from the resources available in the juvenile court are referred to as ______.

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This type of hearing is known as a judicial waiver, which occurs when the prosecutor seeks to have a juvenile's case moved to adult court. Before the transfer can occur, the judge must hold a hearing to evaluate whether the youth could still benefit from the resources available in the juvenile court system.

Cases in Which the Juvenile Court Has to Hold a Hearing