KansasProposal would bar adult prosecution of juveniles under 18
The proposal would bar adult prosecution of Kansas juveniles under 18, but it died in committee and did not become law.
What it does
The proposal would bar adult prosecution of juveniles under 18. It died in committee and did not become law.
Argument forKeeping juveniles under 18 out of adult court could protect them from adult criminal charges and penalties.
Argument againstA strict age limit could keep prosecutors from asking adult court to handle serious cases involving juveniles under 18.
More detail
The proposal would bar adult prosecution of juveniles under 18. The age limit covers juveniles under 18 in Kansas.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 10Died in CommitteeDied
- 2025
- Feb 7IntroducedMinor
- Feb 7Referred to House Committee on JudiciaryIntroduced
Criminal Justice