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Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
Juvenile Court has jurisdiction over persons less than 18 years old when alleged crime occurred, but no jurisdiction over person 21+ no matter age when crime committed. ( 6302). Jurisdiction may not be retained past 21st birthday (6302).
No juvenile court jurisdiction over juvenile charged with murder. No juvenile court jurisdiction over juvenile 15+ charged with a serious felony listed at 6302. In these cases case must be direct filed in adult court.
After hearing any juvenile 14+ at time of offense and charged with a felony may be transferred to adult court. (6355) Court must consider factors listed at 6355(a)(4).
Other Pennsylvania State Statutes
Notice of Appeal
Statutory Rape Limitations
Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
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