One of the biggest concerns for families of young offenders is whether a juvenile can be sent to adult prison. In most cases, minors are processed through the juvenile justice system, which focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment. However, there are circumstances where a juvenile can be charged as an adult and sentenced to an adult prison.
While laws vary by state, there are a few common reasons a juvenile may be transferred to adult court:
1. Age and Severity of the Crime
2. Automatic Transfer Laws
3. Prosecutorial Discretion or Judicial Waiver
If a minor is convicted in adult court, they could face a sentence in an adult prison. However, there are legal protections in place to keep juveniles separate from adult inmates:
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