Juveniles become increasingly more likely to be waived if they are chronic offenders approaching the upper age limit of their juvenile court's jurisdiction.

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This is true as chronic offenders who are getting closer to the age limit for the jurisdiction of the juvenile court may be seen as too experienced in criminal activity to benefit from rehabilitation or treatment within the juvenile system. Therefore, they may be waived to adult court where they can receive harsher punishments.

Juveniles Become Increasingly More Likely to Be Waived If They