SB 323·MD·senate
Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction, Detention, and Confinement (Youth Charging Reform Act)
Signed into LawFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Smith (D)
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 609
May 26, 2026
Summary
The Youth Charging Reform Act revises which crimes can be handled by the juvenile court, extending its authority to younger children and certain violent or firearm offenses. It also creates procedures for moving cases from adult criminal courts to juvenile court, adds confidentiality protections, and requires reporting and fingerprinting for delinquent youths. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the law takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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