Change jurisdiction of juvenile courts and adult criminal courts and change provisions relating to detention and hearings under the Nebraska Juvenile Code

Summary

The proposal changes how cases involving offenders under 18 are handled, allowing them to be transferred from county or district court to juvenile court within 30 days of arraignment. It also sets new definitions for terms like abandonment, age of majority, and alternatives to detention under the Nebraska Juvenile Code. The changes aim to give younger defendants more appropriate processing and expand community‑based options instead of lock‑up.

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