Blended sentencing allows either the juvenile court or the adult court to impose a sentence that can involve the juvenile or adult correctional systems, or both.

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Blended sentencing is a legal approach that permits courts—either juvenile or adult—to impose a sentence that can involve either the juvenile or adult correctional systems, or both, depending on the nature of the crime and the age of the offender. This approach provides flexibility in sentencing to address the specific circumstances of each case.

Blended Sentencing Allows Either the Juvenile Court or the Adult