Expands juvenile offender status to include certain sex offenses committed by persons aged thirteen to fifteen.

New York A05637 amends the criminal procedure law, penal law, and family court act to expand the definition of "juvenile offender" to include individuals aged thirteen to fifteen who commit specific sex offenses. These offenses include rape in the first degree, criminal sexual act in the first degree, and various degrees of aggravated sexual abuse. The bill also modifies the criteria for grand jury indictments and the definition of "juvenile offender" in relevant statutes.

Expands juvenile offender status to include certain sex offenses committed by persons aged thirteen to fifteen.

New York A05637 amends the criminal procedure law, penal law, and family court act to expand the definition of "juvenile offender" to include individuals aged thirteen to fifteen who commit specific sex offenses. These offenses include rape in the first degree, criminal sexual act in the first degree, and various degrees of aggravated sexual abuse. The bill also modifies the criteria for grand jury indictments and the definition of "juvenile offender" in relevant statutes.