Recommendations of agency charged with juvenile's care. At least three months before the end of probation, the court must hold a hearing to determine whether the best interests of the public would be served by giving the juvenile an adult sentence. The effect of treatment on the juvenile's rehabilitation. Whether the juvenile is likely to be dangerous if released. The best interests of the public welfare and the protection of public security.
Juvenile is entitled to counsel at hearings.
If sentenced to imprisonment, juvenile will receive credit for time served on probation. A juvenile's conviction for an offense designated for an adult trial cannot be expunged under the juvenile code. Waived juveniles, juvenile offenders charged as adults, or a juvenile designated for adult treatment may be detained in jail pretrial. They must be kept separate from adults. Sheriff must approve placement.