Massachusetts S1240 raises the minimum age for youthful offender indictments from 14 to 16.

Massachusetts S1240 seeks to promote fairness in youthful offender indictments by amending the minimum age for such indictments from 14 to 16. This change applies to cases that have not been adjudicated at the effective date of the law. The bill also modifies criteria for youthful offender status, removing previous commitments to the Department of Youth Services as a factor.

Massachusetts S1240 raises the minimum age for youthful offender indictments from 14 to 16.

Massachusetts S1240 seeks to promote fairness in youthful offender indictments by amending the minimum age for such indictments from 14 to 16. This change applies to cases that have not been adjudicated at the effective date of the law. The bill also modifies criteria for youthful offender status, removing previous commitments to the Department of Youth Services as a factor.