A 327
"Stolen Car Accountability Act"; concerns juveniles tried as adults for motor vehicle theft and residential burglary.
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Bill overview
The Stolen Car Accountability Act aims to address juvenile involvement in serious crimes like motor vehicle theft and residential burglary. It proposes a process for prosecutors to offer plea agreements to juveniles charged with these offenses, particularly when the crimes are linked to adult criminal activity. Specifically, it allows for a juvenile to be tried as an adult if they committed residential burglary and motor vehicle theft in connection, and if they have no prior convictions for similar offenses. The bill also includes provisions for potential sentencing reductions and expungement eligibility for juveniles who cooperate with prosecutors in these cases.
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