Bill > SB167

This bill allows for the imposition of a stayed adult criminal sentence upon adjudication of a youthful offender. The key provisions are: 1. The bill defines a "youthful offender" as a delinquent child subject to adult or juvenile sanctions who meets certain age and offense requirements. 2. The court has the discretion to invoke either an adult sentence or juvenile sanctions on a youthful offender. The court may impose a juvenile disposition and a stayed adult criminal sentence if the youthful offender is found to be amenable to treatment. 3. If the youthful offender violates the conditions of the stayed adult sentence or commits a new offense, the court may revoke the stay and execute the adult sentence, unless the court finds mitigating factors. 4. Before the youthful offender reaches 21 years old, the court must hold a hearing to determine whether to revoke the suspension, order execution of the adult sentence, or order the offender's release. The bill aims to balance holding youthful offenders accountable while also providing opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.

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