When a municipal court waives jurisdiction over a child's case, what information should be sent to the juvenile court?

• A. All pertinent documents in the case
• B. Only the list of offenses charged
• C. Only the cause number
• D. Only the defendant's name

Answer: (A)

When jurisdiction is waived, the juvenile court should receive a complete record of the case. This ensures the juvenile court has all the information necessary to understand what happened, what charges were involved, and what actions have already been taken, so it can continue the proceedings appropriately and determine the proper disposition for the child.

Sending all pertinent documents—such as the petition and charging documents, waivers, motions, orders, police reports, evidence, witness statements, and any prior records or related materials—gives the juvenile court a full factual and procedural context. Relying on only a subset like the offenses, the cause number, or the defendant’s name would deprive the court of crucial information about the case history, the specific circumstances, and how the case has progressed, which could impair the court’s ability to proceed fairly and effectively.