Minnesota SF2497 maintains the minimum age of delinquency at ten years old.

Minnesota SF2497 amends the state's statutes to maintain the minimum age of delinquency at ten years old. The bill modifies the definition of "delinquent child" to include children who have committed a delinquent act or a juvenile petty offense before reaching ten years old. This change is set to take effect on August 1, 2026. The bill also specifies exceptions and conditions under which a child may not be considered a delinquent child, such as cases involving child abuse, neglect, or other specified circumstances.

Minnesota SF2497 maintains the minimum age of delinquency at ten years old.

Minnesota SF2497 amends the state's statutes to maintain the minimum age of delinquency at ten years old. The bill modifies the definition of "delinquent child" to include children who have committed a delinquent act or a juvenile petty offense before reaching ten years old. This change is set to take effect on August 1, 2026. The bill also specifies exceptions and conditions under which a child may not be considered a delinquent child, such as cases involving child abuse, neglect, or other specified circumstances.