HB1383

In juvenile matters, further providing for definitions, for scope of chapter, for inspection of court files and records, for transfer from criminal proceedings, for place of detention and for conduct of hearings and repealing provisions relating to transfer to criminal proceedings; and making editorial changes.

Introduced·5/28/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1383 amends juvenile justice procedures, focusing on definitions, record inspection, and transfer processes.

HB1383 modifies Pennsylvania's juvenile justice statutes by updating definitions, particularly for "delinquent act." It restricts public access to juvenile court records and mandates separate handling of juvenile and adult arrest records. The bill also revises the criteria and process for transferring juvenile cases to criminal court, emphasizing the public interest and the child's amenability to rehabilitation. Additionally, it outlines specific offenses that may lead to a juvenile case being transferred to criminal court and details the conditions under which a child may be detained.

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History

May 28, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary