Louisiana SB258 changes juvenile traffic violation prosecution to district court for those 17 and older.
Louisiana SB258 amends the Children's Code to redefine a "child" as any person under 21 who commits a delinquent act or traffic violation before 17. It specifies that traffic offenses committed by individuals 17 and older will be prosecuted in district court. This change in jurisdiction aims to address traffic violations by older juveniles more appropriately. Effective August 1, 2026.
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