North Carolina's 'Raise the Age' law amendment awaits governor's signature
A new North Carolina bill currently on its way to Gov. Roy Cooper's desk could reshape how juveniles are tried in court.
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A new North Carolina bill currently on its way to Gov. Roy Cooper's desk could reshape how juveniles are tried in court.
A new North Carolina bill currently on its way to Gov. Roy Cooper's desk could reshape how juveniles are tried in court.
A new North Carolina bill currently on its way to Gov. Roy Cooper's desk could reshape how juveniles are tried in court.
More young people accused of serious crimes in North Carolina would have their cases tried automatically in adult court, under legislation that received final General Assembly approval on Wednesday. The changes would rework some bipartisan juvenile justice reforms that took effect over four years ago addressing 16- and 17-year-old offenders.
NC lawmakers pass a bill that would automatically transfer young offenders out of juvenile court jurisdiction into adult court.