Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Oct 4, 2022
In the Interest of: D.E.D., Juvenile Officer vs. D.E.D.
D.E.D., a juvenile, appealed the juvenile court's order dismissing his case and transferring him for prosecution as an adult. The appellate court found that the juvenile court plainly erred by failing to provide reasons for its decision to waive jurisdiction, which is a violation of due process. Consequently, the appellate court vacated the juvenile court's order and remanded the cause for further proceedings consistent with its opinion.