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Juvenile Justice Reform: Increased Protection and Rehabilitation for Young Offenders

This Act raises the age at which juveniles can be automatically tried as adults from 15 to 16 and introduces new evaluation criteria that consider childhood trauma and rehabilitation potential. The changes aim to ensure the federal justice system focuses more on rehabilitating young individuals rather than punishing them as adults. Additionally, the Act establishes grants for states to enhance collaboration between child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Key points
Raising the age for transferring juveniles to adult court from 15 to 16, allowing more young people a chance for rehabilitation within the juvenile system.
Introducing new factors for evaluating whether a juvenile should be tried as an adult, including consideration of childhood trauma, prior involvement in the child welfare system, and rehabilitative potential.
Limiting liability for murder for individuals under 18 to cases where they intentionally or knowingly caused death, or actively aided in the killing with intent to kill.
Establishing a federal grant program for states to improve collaboration between child welfare and juvenile justice agencies, especially for 'dual status youth' (children involved in both systems).
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Print number: 118_HR_4792
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2023-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Childhood Offenders Rehabilitation and Safety Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4792.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Raising the age for transferring juveniles to adult court from 15 to 16, allowing more young people a chance for rehabilitation within the juvenile system.
  • Introducing new factors for evaluating whether a juvenile should be tried as an adult, including consideration of childhood trauma, prior involvement in the child welfare system, and rehabilitative potential.
  • Limiting liability for murder for individuals under 18 to cases where they intentionally or knowingly caused death, or actively aided in the killing with intent to kill.
  • Establishing a federal grant program for states to improve collaboration between child welfare and juvenile justice agencies, especially for 'dual status youth' (children involved in both systems).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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