Bill > SB165

This bill makes several changes to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court in Maryland. It expands the types of crimes that are excluded from the juvenile court's jurisdiction, including serious offenses such as abduction, kidnapping, second-degree murder, and first-degree assault. The bill also allows the criminal court to transfer certain cases involving 14- to 17-year-olds to the juvenile court if it determines it is in the interest of the child or society. Additionally, the bill requires the District Court to set a transfer hearing within 30 days if a child charged with a crime remains in custody after a bail review hearing. Finally, the bill modifies reporting requirements related to the adjudication of certain delinquent acts by children.