Can my juridiction be changed?

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If I'm committed to pg county juvenile court , can i change my jurisdiction ( court ) (judge) because i live in montgomery county

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William Welch ·
You may not change the Judge or Court that has jurisdiction over you, but you may ask DJS to transfer supervision to an office nearer where you live. Often DJS does so on its own.
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Jason Cleckner ·
Yes, the entire case could be transferred to Montgomery county for supervision, follow up with the court, etc.. I believe this can only happen if you're found responsible and committed or placed on probation. I'm not sure it can happen pre-adjudication. But it's been a while since I've had this issue so I don't remember all the details. I'm sure it's in the statute if you looked it up. Go to www.michie.com.
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Mark Oakley ·
Generally, if you committed the crime in PG County, you will have to be prosecuted there; however, once there is a disposition in the case, if that involves any type of supervision, then the supervision will be transferred to your home county.
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