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Abuse of Discretion – Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Waiver

By: Derek Hawkins//October 14, 2021//

Abuse of Discretion – Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Waiver

By: Derek Hawkins//October 14, 2021//

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WI Court of Appeals – District II

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. MC.,

Case No.: 2021AP301

Officials: GUNDRUM, P.J.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Juvenile Court Jurisdiction Waiver

M.C. appeals from an order of the circuit court. He contends the court “erroneously exercise[d] its discretion when it waived M.C. into adult court without considering the suitability of the serious juvenile offender program.” We agree, and we reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this decision.

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Derek A Hawkins is Corporate Counsel, at Salesforce.

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