How States Transformed Criminal Justice in 2020, and How They Fell Short
This year of crises, revisited: Nearly 90 state-level bills and initiatives. 16 themes. 7 maps.
youth justice
Daniel Nichanian
Oregon Overhauls Its Youth Justice System
New law abolishes life without parole for minors, expands opportunities for early release, and restricts the prosecution of children as adults.
Washington State Restricts Youth Detention, Amends Three Strikes, and Ends Prison Gerrymandering
Elsewhere in legislatures: Montana will stop suspending driver’s licenses over fines and fees, North Dakota reduces marijuana penalties
Advocates Press States to Recognize that Young Adults Can Change Too
Illinois law uses a cutoff age of 21. Advocates ask, why should people be cut off from the logic of having a separate youth justice system because they are a day over 18?
Legislative round-up (Feb. 15 edition): from California, Michigan, and North Dakota
California, Michigan, and North Dakota debate the age of youth justice This update is part of the weekly Political Report newsletter. Find more on our legislative round-up page. California A new California law (Senate Bill 1391) bars anyone under 16 from being tried as an adult. But many DAs have challenged it in court. In an interview, Santa […]
New California Laws Limit Prosecution of Children, Increase Police Transparency
California adopted a wave of criminal reform legislation on Sept. 2018. Some takeaways.