The decision to transfer is based on the severity of the offense, the prior response the juvenile has had to treatment/supervision, the level of danger the juvenile may pose in the future, and

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The severity of the offense and the juvenile's prior record are important factors in determining whether to transfer the case to adult court. The availability of parental supervision, the juvenile's age and gender are not significant factors in this decision.

The Decision to Transfer Is Based on the Severity of the Offense