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Faster Federal Prosecution of Violent Juvenile Offenders Aged 16 and Up.

This law changes how the justice system handles minors accused of the most serious federal crimes. Juveniles aged 16 or older, charged with offenses like homicide, aggravated assault, or armed robbery, can now be automatically prosecuted in federal court as adults. This aims to ensure quicker accountability for violent acts, impacting public safety procedures.
Key points
Automatic transfer to federal court for juveniles (16+) accused of homicide, aggravated assault, or serious armed robbery.
This process bypasses the requirement for the Attorney General's motion to transfer the case to adult court.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3133
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2025-11-06