Massachusetts H1756 reforms juvenile offender law by adjusting age limits and procedures for juvenile competency evaluations and parole eligibility.
Massachusetts H1756 amends juvenile offender law by raising the age limit for youthful offender status from 18 to 19. It mandates competency evaluations for juveniles charged with offenses, staying proceedings until competency is determined. If a juvenile is found incompetent and unlikely to attain competence, the court must dismiss the case with prejudice and may initiate civil commitment proceedings. For juveniles charged with murder, the court may retain jurisdiction until the juvenile turns 21.
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