Bill > S931

This bill aims to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. It amends the law to require the Child Advocate to annually report comprehensive data on the utilization of the juvenile justice system, including information on decisions made at various justice system decision points. The bill also mandates that all relevant criminal justice agencies, such as law enforcement, courts, and the Department of Youth Services, collect and provide the necessary data to the Child Advocate to facilitate this reporting. The bill specifies the types of data that must be collected and reported, including demographic information, to enable cross-tabulated analysis. The goal is to ensure the Commonwealth establishes systems to collect accurate, consistent, and comprehensive data on juveniles' contacts with the law enforcement and juvenile justice systems.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S931