A newly introduced bill in the Louisiana Senate Senate Bill No. 74, authored by Senator Alan Seabaugh aims to revise the Children’s Code and redefine how the state handles juvenile criminal cases. If passed, this legislation would make significant changes to which courts have original jurisdiction over juvenile offenders based on age and the nature of the alleged crime.
Key Provisions of Senate Bill No. 74
Implications of the Bill
This legislation signals a shift toward age-specific adjudication and aims to place younger juveniles, particularly those under 15, within systems that may offer more rehabilitative rather than punitive approaches. By assigning their cases to juvenile courts or local courts instead of district courts, the bill appears to prioritize the developmental and legal differences between minors and older teens.
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