The process by which an individual who is legally a juvenile is sent to the adult criminal system for disposition and handling is called ____________.

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The terms "transfer," "waiver," and "judicial waiver" all refer to the process by which a juvenile can be moved from the juvenile justice system to the adult criminal system. This process can vary in name and procedure depending on the jurisdiction, but fundamentally, they all describe the same concept.

The Process by Which an Individual Who Is Legally a Juvenile