Modifies provisions relating to certified juveniles

Summary

The measure rewrites the statutes that govern "certified juveniles" – children who can be moved to adult court for serious crimes. It defines key terms, sets when a child can be certified, outlines the transfer hearing process, and prescribes how and where certified juveniles may be detained. The goal is to make the certification and detention procedures clearer and to address issues such as racial disparity and rehabilitation prospects.

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