Pennsylvania HB2165 amends definitions in juvenile matters, clarifying what constitutes a delinquent act.

Pennsylvania HB2165 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to redefine "delinquent act" in juvenile matters. It specifies acts that qualify as delinquent acts, including certain homicides, robberies, and assaults, while excluding others like murder. The bill also clarifies that a delinquent act does not include certain offenses involving deadly weapons or prior adjudications of similar offenses. This amendment aims to provide clearer guidelines for juvenile justice proceedings in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania HB2165 amends definitions in juvenile matters, clarifying what constitutes a delinquent act.

Pennsylvania HB2165 amends Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to redefine "delinquent act" in juvenile matters. It specifies acts that qualify as delinquent acts, including certain homicides, robberies, and assaults, while excluding others like murder. The bill also clarifies that a delinquent act does not include certain offenses involving deadly weapons or prior adjudications of similar offenses. This amendment aims to provide clearer guidelines for juvenile justice proceedings in Pennsylvania.