Is it appropriate for a child to be tried as an adult?

Is it appropriate for a child to be tried as an adult?

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Student wrote a post and asked questions. I must answer there questions in 200-250 words.

here is the student original discussion board post.

Student original post:

Courts of law, following two statutorily defined procedures, have the legislated power to alter a youth’s legal status. One procedure, a transfer hearing, is the process of moving a child to an adult status. The significance of this hearing is considerable, as it means that the former child may now be treated as an adult in all legal regards, including the administration of adult procedures and penalties (Mays & Winfree, 2012). Judges may make this decision after hearing the minor’s background, juvenile record, and willingness to get treatment in the juvenile justice system.

Student Questions to be answered

Is it appropriate for a child to be tried as an adult? What would be deemed as a crime suitable to alter a child age to be tried as an adult? Should the mental health of a child be taken into effect when choosing to pursue a transfer hearing?

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Transfer hearing

Of course, it is appropriate for a child to be tried as an adult. There are also laws which have been enacted that allow juveniles to be prosecuted in criminal courts.   Several reasons or situations lead a child to be tried as an adult. One is the age of a child. For instance, a child of the age let’s say less than seven 

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