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PA HB1383
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Rabb
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AI Summary
- Repeals Section 6355 of Title 42, eliminating the process for transferring juvenile cases to adult criminal court for prosecution
- Removes statutory exclusions that previously kept murder and certain violent felonies (rape, robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, carjacking) committed by juveniles age 15+ with deadly weapons outside juvenile court jurisdiction
- Prohibits detention of any child in adult jail facilities, removing the prior exception for children charged with murder or other excluded offenses
- Makes juvenile court records confidential and not subject to public disclosure, eliminating prior exceptions for serious felony adjudications
- Requires cases involving individuals who were under 18 at the time of offense and currently in adult criminal system to be returned to juvenile court
- Takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies to all proceedings commencing on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
In juvenile matters, further providing for definitions, for scope of chapter, for inspection of court files and records, for transfer from criminal proceedings, for place of detention and for conduct of hearings and repealing provisions relating to transfer to criminal proceedings; and making editorial changes.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
5/28/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary5/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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