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MD HB294

MD HB294
Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction


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Introduced
01/17/2022
In Committee
01/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Altering the jurisdiction of the juvenile court by repealing provisions specifying that the juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over a child alleged to have committed certain acts.

AI Summary

This bill alters the jurisdiction of the juvenile court by repealing provisions that previously specified the court did not have jurisdiction over certain acts committed by children. Specifically, the bill removes the exclusions for children aged 14 and older accused of crimes punishable by life imprisonment, as well as several other serious offenses for children aged 16 and older. This expands the juvenile court's jurisdiction to cover a wider range of alleged criminal acts by children.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

House Judiciary Hearing (13:00 2/10/2022 ) (on 02/10/2022)

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