discretionary transfer statute

A law that allows, but does not mandate, the transfer from delinquency court to criminal court for certain statutorily enumerated offenses if certain statutory requirements are met.

• The prosecutor has discretion to request the transfer, and the judge has discretion to order the transfer.

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译员Terence，毕业于国内顶尖法学院，擅长翻译有关能源和自然资源领域的法律文件。