Nov. 21, 2015
Bill seen as first step to juvenile filing reform
Last month, the state Legislature passed a bill that clarified the criteria under which juveniles could be tried in adult court. The bill has already made its presence felt in juvenile fitness hearings, but proponents hope it will be just the first blow in a larger fight.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
In October, the state Legislature passed a bill that clarified the criteria under which juveniles can be considered fit for adult court. Though the bill doesn't go into effect until Jan. 1, it has already made its presence felt in juvenile fitness hearings, and proponents hope it will be just the first blow in a larger fight.
SB 382 provides judges conducting fitness ...
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