In Interest of Jermaine Tj

Jermaine T. J. appeals from an order of the juvenile court waiving jurisdiction and referring him to the district attorney for appropriate criminal proceedings in circuit court. On appeal, Jermaine asserts that the juvenile court lacked competence to adjudicate his specific case because of the court's failure to follow the mandated statutory procedure for service of the summons and petition and issuance of a capias. We agree with Jermaine that personal service must be attempted before a capias may be issued due to a juvenile's failure to appear in answer to a mailed summons. However, we…