Bill Summary

by Powell

Prosecution of Juveniles: Revises age-based criteria & offenses for which discretionary direct file of information against child may be made in adult court; prohibits filing of information on child otherwise eligible if it is child's first offense unless there are compelling reasons; requires such reasons to be stated in writing; provides criteria for state attorney to determine whether to file information; requires state attorney to file written explanation when information is filed; provides criteria for consideration of child's request to return to juvenile justice system. Effective Date: July 1, 2015

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