If the juvenile is charged with a specified juvenile violation, the prosecutor may designate the case for an adult trial. Specified juvenile violations are the same crimes designated for prosecution waiver. A. 2 for list. If charged with any other offense, including a misdemeanor, the prosecutor may petition the court to designate the case for adult trial. Court must determine whether the best interests of the public and juvenile would be served by designating the offense for an adult trial.
Court considers the following factors.
Greater weight must be given to the seriousness of the offense and the juveniles prior record. Seriousness of the offense, including sentencing guidelines aggravating factors, use of a weapon, and impact on victim. Juveniles culpability in offense, including role in planning and carrying out, and any aggravating or mitigating sentencing guidelines factors. Juvenile's prior record, including detentions, police and school records. Juveniles programming history.