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Under what condition can a child 15 years of age be charged with a felony?

  1. Committing 2nd-degree felony offenses

  2. Committing 3rd-degree felony offenses

  3. Committing State Jail Felony (SJF) offenses

  4. Committing any felony or State Jail Felony (SJF) offense

The correct answer is: Committing any felony or State Jail Felony (SJF) offense

A child of 15 years of age can be charged with a felony when they commit any type of felony or State Jail Felony offense. This includes both 2nd-degree and 3rd-degree felony offenses, as well as State Jail Felony (SJF) offenses. Option A, B, and C may suggest that a child can only be charged with a felony under specific circumstances, which is incorrect. Option D is the most accurate answer as it covers all possible scenarios.