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House approves tougher certification rules for serious juvenile offenders
Summary
The House passed a measure creating a "serious youth offender" category and shifting certification burdens in some cases so juveniles can be tried as adults earlier; supporters said it addresses repeat violent juvenile crime.
The House voted to approve Senate Bill 111, a package creating a new "serious youth offender" category and adjusting certification procedures so certain violent juveniles can be prosecuted in district court. Sponsors said the change allows the justice system to move especially dangerous repeat offenders into adult court more quickly, while opponents urged caution…
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