Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires 17 year-olds accused of certain crimes to be sent to the juvenile court system.

Highlights:

• Requires 17 year-olds accused of certain crimes as first time offenders to be sent to the juvenile court system (Pt. 1, Sec. 1-1).

• Exempts any individual charged with a gang-related offense, multiple previous offenses, or any other serious crime like murder from being sent to the juvenile court system (Pt. 1, Sec. 1-1).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Pt. 1, Sec. 1-1).

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