Juvenile Sentencing (H 7596, S 2272)
Legislation introduced this year would have addressed the issuance of lengthy prison sentences against juveniles who are charged as adults.
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Legislation introduced this year would have addressed the issuance of lengthy prison sentences against juveniles who are charged as adults.
These proposals would reclassify certain felonies into misdemeanors, reducing the collateral consequences for individuals convicted of those crimes, and would require the preparation of prison impact...
Legislation introduced will require that a minor have a parent or guardian present during questioning by law enforcement.
This spring, the ACLU testified in support of important legislation which would recognize the importance of encouraging student journalism and guaranteeing to students certain basic rights to freedom of the...
Earlier this year, legislation introduced mandates that an individual who is found guilty of hoarding animals will be ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation, against their will, to determine if...
This legislation sought to integrate into the current driver’s education curriculum the responsibilities of a driver during a traffic stop. We argued that in addition to learning about their...