A(n) ________ waiver gives juvenile court judges the ability to choose whether to waive jurisdiction in individual cases involving minors, so as to allow prosecution in adult criminal courts

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Discretionary

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Community prosecution focuses not on specific cases but on community issues and problems, often focusing on

a. hot spot crime. b. juvenile crime issues. c. quality-of-life issues. d. career criminals.

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