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House approves juvenile diversion for certain under-14 sexual offenses
Summary
The Utah House passed Senate Bill 167, allowing juvenile courts to use diversion in some cases involving minors under 14 engaged in otherwise felony-level sexual conduct if prosecutor, defense and court agree; sponsors said the change preserves juvenile jurisdiction while offering rehabilitative alternatives.
The Utah House passed Senate Bill 167 on the final day of the 2006 session, creating a limited diversion pathway for cases involving children under 14 who engage in sexual activity that would otherwise be treated as a felony. Sponsor Representative Fauci told colleagues the change would "allow the court based upon the recommendation of the prosecutor and the defense an agreement by defense attorney to…
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