| Purpose |  |
To make recommendations by early February on whether the state should raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 16 to 18 and to identify service and other needs related to this change. |
| Goals | |
To determine the viability and costs associated with service youth up to age 18 in the juvenile justice system rather than serving youth ages 16 and 17 in the adult court system. |
| Target Population | |
Ages 16 to 18 |
| Chair person(s) | |
Sen. Toni Harp Rep. Toni Walker |
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| Description | |
Pursuant to Public Act 06-187, section 16, the committee shall plan for the implementation of any changes in the juvenile justice system that would be required in order to extend jurisdiction in delinquency matters and proceedings to include sixteen-year-old and seventeen-year-old children within the Superior Court for Juvenile Matters. On or before February 1, 2007, the committee shall submit a report, in accordance with section 11-4a of the general statutes, on the committee's findings, together with any recommendations for appropriate legislation, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to the judiciary and human services. Visit the JJPI Committee's website at www.cga.ct.gov/hdo/jjpic/ |
