Fourteen-year-old Matthew is arrested for sexually assaulting one of his classmates. The presiding judge in the juvenile court considers Matthew's age and the severity of the crime he has committed and decides to transfer him to an adult court. This scenario illustrates _____.

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A judicial waiver occurs when a judge decides to transfer a juvenile case to adult court, considering factors like the juvenile's age and the severity of the offense.

Fourteen-Year-Old Matthew Is Arrested for Sexually Assaulting One of His