Judge Elaine Smith is assigned to the Department of Juvenile Justice. She has been in her position for eight years. She has recently seen a change in the attitude of many of the juveniles who come through her courtroom. She loves her position, but sometimes gets weighed down by the assembly-line system of justice we offer our juveniles. On Tuesda y morning , Judge Smit h ha d a 1 5- yea r- old who had numerou s truanc y charge s against her . Even though the gir l ha s misse d severa l day so f school , she stil l has a 4. 0 GPA . Which of the following would Not be an option for Judge Smit h ?

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Given the context of the situation—a 15-year-old with numerous truancy charges but still maintaining a 4.0 GPA—transferring the case to criminal adult court would not be an appropriate or likely option. Truancy, especially in the context described, is typically handled within the juvenile justice system, focusing on rehabilitation rather than punishment.

Judge Elaine Smith Is Assigned to the Department of Juvenile