Juveniles who are waived may end up serving less actual time in confinement than those not waived on the same
type of offense.

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Juveniles who are waived to adult court may receive sentences that, while potentially harsher in theory, often result in less time served due to the differences in sentencing structures and credit for time served in the adult system, compared to the juvenile system which may emphasize rehabilitation and longer periods of confinement under certain conditions.

Juveniles Who Are Waived May End Up Serving Less Actual