In re M.C. Opinion text corrected Apr. 5, 2001

There are two issues to decide in this case. First, whether the new transfer provision of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 applies to this case. See 705 ILCS 405/5 — 805 (West Supp. 1999) (added by the Juvenile Justice Reform Provisions of 1998 (Pub. Act 90 — 590, eff. January 1, 1999)). The trial court held it did not. Second, whether the trial court erred when it denied the State’s motion to transfer the minor respondent (M.C.) to the criminal division. We reverse and remand.

On August 13, 1998, the State filed a petition for adjudication of wardship charging M.C. was delinquent because he…