S 2573
Justice for Juveniles Act
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Bill overview
The Justice for Juveniles Act amends the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act to provide an exemption for juveniles who were sentenced as delinquents or for a sentence for a crime. Specifically, it limits the ability of younger prisoners to sue for civil rights violations related to their incarceration, applying the exemption to actions involving prisoners under 22 years old and prison conditions experienced before that age. This aims to protect young people who were processed through the juvenile justice system from lawsuits related to their past experiences.
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Robert P., Jr. Casey
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