Youthful offender status, to prohibit a judge from granting youthful offender status to any person who is 16 years of age and older and charged with capital murder or murder

Summary

The bill prevents a judge from treating a 16‑year‑old or older person charged with capital murder or murder as a youthful offender. Those defendants must be charged, arrested, and tried as adults, though they could still qualify for youthful‑offender status if the charge is later reduced. It also adds victim‑notice and hearing requirements before any youthful‑offender decision is made.

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