Juvenile Law - Child in Need of Supervision - Mandatory Petition (NyKayla Strawder Memorial Act)

Summary

The bill obligates juvenile intake officers to automatically file a petition labeling a child under 13 as a child in need of supervision when a complaint alleges the child caused a victim's death. It also directs law‑enforcement officers to forward such complaints to the Department of Juvenile Services for appropriate action. The measure aims to ensure swift judicial review and protective intervention for very young offenders involved in fatal incidents.

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