In the Interest of R. A. J.

Blackburn, Judge.

A petition filed against R. A. J., a child, charged him with the delinquent act of murder. After a hearing on the State’s motion to transfer the case to superior court, the Juvenile Court of Athens-Clarke County entered an order transferring the petition to superior court. On appeal, R. A. J. contends the State failed to meet its burden of proof on several statutory prerequisites set forth in OCGA § 15-11-39 (a).

1. Initially, R. A. J. asserts the State failed to show he was not committable to an institution for the mentally ill. OCGA § 15-11-39 (a) (3) (B) requires that the…