Interest of T.M.J. v. State

The main issue is whether a juvenile has the same full discovery right prior to the prosecutive merit portion of a waiver hearing that is afforded to a criminal defendant prior to trial. We hold that a juvenile does not have such a right and affirm.

At the outset, we note that this is a discretionary appeal. Because the issue is of statewide importance, we grant it. For the same reason, this case is being decided by a three-judge panel, rather than as a one-judge appeal. See Rule 809.41(3), Stats. We also note that the decision in this case was delayed pending the decision of the supreme…