An act relating to juvenile proceedings, criminal procedures, and forensic facilities for criminal justice-involved individuals
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Summary
The legislation would require a larger set of violent and drug offenses committed by youths aged 14 to 16 to be filed in the Criminal Division of the Superior Court instead of the Family Division. It also adds stricter limits on suspended, deferred or reduced sentences for repeat offenders, mandates sealing of certain criminal records, and establishes a forensic facility for specific justice‑involved individuals. The changes aim to increase public safety, improve accountability, and streamline how juvenile and youthful‑offender cases are handled.
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