Maryland HB776 mandates petitions for children in need of supervision if their actions result in a victim's death.

Maryland HB776, known as the NyKayla Strawder Memorial Act, amends juvenile law to require an intake officer to file a petition alleging a child is in need of supervision if the child's actions result in the death of a victim. It also mandates law enforcement to forward such complaints to the Department of Juvenile Services. The bill generally relates to juvenile law, focusing on the handling of serious offenses by minors.

Maryland HB776 mandates petitions for children in need of supervision if their actions result in a victim's death.

Maryland HB776, known as the NyKayla Strawder Memorial Act, amends juvenile law to require an intake officer to file a petition alleging a child is in need of supervision if the child's actions result in the death of a victim. It also mandates law enforcement to forward such complaints to the Department of Juvenile Services. The bill generally relates to juvenile law, focusing on the handling of serious offenses by minors.