Sentences with phrase «juvenile justice bill»

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«When a youth gets into the juvenile justice system, everybody thinks their sins are forgiven when that youth turns 18, and I will assure you that doesn't happen,» the bill's sponsor, Florida Sen. Stephen Wise (R - Jacksonville), said before the legislation was passed.

At 2 p.m., de Blasio will hold a public hearing on, and then sign into law, a package of bills related to law enforcement, inmate discharge outcomes, and juvenile justice, Blue Room, City Hall, Manhattan.

And many who are seeking re-election are withholding support for Democratic Governor Dannel Malloy's «Second Chance» criminal justice reform bill, which would abolish bail for most misdemeanors and allow 20 - year olds to be treated as juveniles for certain crimes.

Juvenile justice reform is broadly backed by Klein and his conference added Sen. Jesse Hamilton late last year — a Brooklyn Democrat who has been a key sponsor of the bill in the chamber.

The raise the age issue was a key policy concern for Heastie to have accomplished in the state budget, and Cuomo last week indicated he was satisfied with the passage of a budget extender bill that funded the government until May 31, but did not include the juvenile justice reform.

Several other measures await votes, including bills to address campus sexual assault, reform the juvenile justice system and ban the sale of toys with potentially toxic chemicals.

CENTRAL HARLEM — After more than a decade of unsuccessful attempts by lawmakers and juvenile justice advocates, Gov. Andrew Cuomo officially signed a bill into law Monday that would prevent all 16 - and 17 - year - olds from automatically being charged as adults in New York, no matter the crime.

«The passage of the Raise the Age bill by both houses of the legislature represents a quantum leap forward in achieving a more humane and equitable juvenile justice system, which would not be possible without the leadership of Senator Klein and Senator Hamilton.

«The passage of the Raise The Age bill by both houses of the legislature represents a quantum leap forward in achieving a more humane and equitable juvenile justice system.

ALBANY, NY (05/04/2012)(readMedia)-- Leaders of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will speak at public hearings on a new juvenile justice initiative being billed as «reform,» but which, in reality, will put youths and the community at risk.

«I strongly support the Mayor's move to focus the juvenile justice system more on prevention and less on detention,» said Public Advocate Bill de Blasio in a statement.

The bill is designed not only to raise the age, but to reform other elements of the criminal justice system considering juvenile offenses.

The bill specifies that an SEA may use grant funds for pay - for - success initiatives or to provide targeted services for youth you have come in contact with both the child welfare system and the juvenile justice system.

Chief Justice Lee spoke about an outstanding legislative session resulting in appropriations for the judiciary for the largest technology project ever undertaken by the judiciary, the launch of electronic filing, across - the - board raises for staff and seven historic bills to ensure consistency of process and procedures across every juvenile court in Tennessee.

NSW Aboriginal Land Council Chair Roy Ah - See said Bill Leak's cartoon — based on the Royal Commission into the shocking mistreatment of children in the Northern Territory juvenile justice system — insulted and denigrated Aboriginal people.