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NE LB407
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Cavanaugh
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AI Summary
- Raises the minimum age for direct arraignment in adult court from 14 to 16 years old for juveniles charged with Class I, IA, IB, IC, ID, II, or IIA felonies
- Creates a new pathway for juveniles aged 13-15 charged with serious felonies to start in juvenile court, with the county attorney able to later request transfer to adult court if rehabilitation efforts fail
- Establishes that juvenile court must retain the case unless the county attorney proves by preponderance of evidence that the juvenile is not amenable to rehabilitation and criminal proceedings would be more appropriate
- Protects statements made by juveniles during transfer proceedings from being used against them in criminal or civil proceedings, with limited exceptions for impeachment and disposition hearings
- Provides expedited appeals process with 10-day filing deadline for orders granting or denying transfer, and extends statutes of limitations for one year after a transfer motion is granted
Legislative Description
Provide for criminal proceedings against juveniles charged with felonies following unsuccessful juvenile court proceedings and provide for inadmissibility of certain statements
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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