A 414
Lowers age which family court may waive jurisdiction of juvenile delinquency case.
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Bill overview
This bill changes the age at which a family court can waive jurisdiction over a juvenile delinquency case. Currently, the court can do so for juveniles 15 and older, but this bill lowers that age to 14. The bill outlines specific criteria the court must consider when deciding whether to waive jurisdiction, including the nature of the offense and the juvenile's history and circumstances. It also establishes a data collection program to track waiver decisions and identify potential disparities.
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Gerry Scharfenberger
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