STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31113C1 / H0483
Currently, in Idaho, there is no minimum age for criminal prosecution. This legislation changes the juvenile
offender definition to disallow criminal prosecution of minors under the age of ten (10), except for the crime
of murder in the first or second degree.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation causes no additional expenditure of funds at the state or local level of government nor does it
cause an increase or decrease in revenue for state or local government therefore this legislation has no fiscal
impact.
Contact:
Representative Clay Handy
(208) 332-1000
Representative Bruce D. Skaug
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/06/2024, 7:48 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 20-502, 20-505