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 comply with consent adjustments. It also clarifies the procedures for transferring cases between youth court and district court, detailing criteria for detaining youth in adult facilities and requirements for consent adjustments and decrees.

Additionally, the bill establishes 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. It grants probation services the discretion to extend a consent decree before a petition to revoke it is filed. The bill also outlines the revocation process for stays of execution of sentences, ensuring youth receive written notice of alleged violations and the opportunity for a revocation hearing. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding youth offenses, focusing on rehabilitation and protection while ensuring due process.

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