Prosecutorial Waiver Occurs When There Is Concurrent Jurisdiction in the Juvenile

question 25

True/False

Prosecutorial waiver occurs when there is concurrent jurisdiction in the juvenile and adult courts and the prosecutor has the option of filing charges against the offender in either court.

---

Definitions:

Community Health

A field of public health focusing on the study and improvement of the health characteristics of biological communities.

Single-Parent Families

Households led by one parent raising one or more children.

Impoverished Community

A community that experiences a significant lack of financial resources and access to basic necessities, often leading to lower standards of living.

Interacting Individuals

The process involving two or more people communicating or influencing each other's behavior in a setting.