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S 0916 - Raises the age for juveniles to under 18 years old

Tracking Level: Passed
Sponsor: Gerald Malloy (D)
Last Action: 6/17/2016 - Act No. 268
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

04.12.2016 The Senate Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment clarifies that a child under 18 years old may not be charged as an adult with the exception of certain violent crimes.
03.17.2016 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Raises the age for juveniles from under 17 years old to under 18 years old.

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