automatic-transfer statute. A law requiring the transfer from delinquency court to criminal court for certain statutorily enumerated offenses if certain statutory requirements are met.
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.
reverse transfer statute. A provision that allows a criminal court to return certain cases to juvenile court.