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The most common approach is to give one or more ofthe states limite or general trial courts jurisdiction to handle situations involving juveniles.In Alabama,for example,the circuit courts (trial courts ofgeneral jurisdic-tion) have jurisdiction over juvenile matters.In Kentucky,however,exclu-sive juvenile jurisdiction is lodged intrial courts of limited jurisdiction the district courts.
Finally,some states apportion juvenile jurisdiction among more than one court.The state ofColorado has a juvenile court for the city of Denver and has given jurisdiction over juveniles to district courts (gen-eral trial courts) in the other areas of the state.
Also,some variation exists among the states as to when jurisdiction belongs to an adult court.States set a standard age at which defendants are tried in an adult court.In addi-tion,many states require that more youthful offenders be tried in an adult court ifspecial circumstances are present.In Illinois,for instance,the standard age at which juvenile jurisdiction transfers to adult courts is 17.The age limit drops to 15,however,for first-degree murder,aggravated criminal sexual assault,armed robbery,robbery with a firearm,and unlawful use of weapons on school grounds.
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