Matter of Waters

WAIVER OF JUVENILE JURISDICTION

A court conferred with jurisdiction in juvenile causes, see Code, Art. 26, § 51, may waive the exclusive jurisdiction over a delinquent child 1 conferred by § 70-2 and pursuant to § 70-16 may order the child held for trial under regular procedures of the court which would have jurisdiction over the offense if committed by an adult. It may do so upon a hearing 2 at which the child is entitled to representation by counsel, § 70-18 (d), after a petition has been filed alleging delinquency and before an adjudicatory hearing, after notice prescribed by Maryland Rule…