McKinney v. State

The defendant, Kathy Ann McKinney, a juvenile, appeals from an order transferring her case from the juvenile court to the criminal division of the Talladega County Circuit Court. She contends that the order of the circuit court does not comply with Code 1975, § 12-15-34. We reverse and remand

On June 4, 1980, the State filed a request with the juvenile court to transfer McKinney to the circuit court to be tried as an adult. On June 10, 1980, after a hearing, the juvenile court issued an order to transfer. This order is more than adequate to meet the requirements of § 12-15-34. However, the…