Pennsylvania juvenile courts would use a 13-year age threshold

Pennsylvania juvenile courts would use a definition of “delinquent child” that starts at age 13. The definition covers a child whom a court finds committed a delinquent act and who needs treatment, supervision or rehabilitation. The court must make the required finding about the delinquent act. The child must need treatment, supervision or rehabilitation. The provision would apply to proceedings that begin or transfers that occur on or after the effective date, which would be 60 days after enactment.