House Bill 332 revises the Youth Court Act by expanding the range of offenses that can be filed in district court for youth aged 12 and older. New offenses included are aggravated sexual intercourse without consent, negligent vehicular homicide while under the influence, and aggravated sex trafficking. The bill allows youth to waive their right to a transfer hearing and introduces provisions for cases where a youth fails to meet the terms of a consent adjustment. It also amends existing laws related to consent decrees, specifying that a consent decree can only be accepted if the youth admits guilt, waives their right to a jury trial, and is questioned by the court to ensure the admission is made knowingly and voluntarily.

Additionally, the bill enhances the revocation process for stays of execution of sentences imposed on youth, ensuring they receive written notice of alleged violations and the opportunity for a revocation hearing. The amendments clarify the conditions under which a court may revoke a stay and outline the potential actions that may follow, including transferring the case to district court. Overall, the legislation aims to create a more comprehensive and responsive legal framework for handling youth offenses and judicial processes.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_1(1): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_1(2): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_1(3): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_1(4): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_1(5): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_1(6): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_1: 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_X(1): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_X(2): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_X(3): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_X(4): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_X(5): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_X(6): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_X(7): 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605
HB0332_X: 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605