House Bill 332 revises the Youth Court Act by expanding the range of offenses that can be filed in district court for youths 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 youths to waive their right to a transfer hearing and introduces provisions for cases where a youth fails to comply with the terms of a consent adjustment. It also clarifies the procedures for filing cases in district court, detailing the conditions for detaining youths in adult facilities and the requirements for transfer hearings.

Additionally, the bill establishes specific criteria for consent decrees, requiring youths to admit guilt and waive their right to a jury trial, while ensuring that admissions are made knowingly and voluntarily. It grants probation services the discretion to extend consent decrees and outlines the process for revocation, including the necessity of a hearing. The legislation also stipulates that if a youth completes their supervision without a petition to revoke being filed, they cannot be adjudicated again for the same offense, leading to the dismissal of the original petition with prejudice. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the legal framework for youth offenses and improve rehabilitation outcomes while protecting the rights of young individuals in the justice system.

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