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, including serious crimes such as aggravated sexual intercourse without consent, negligent vehicular homicide while under the influence, and aggravated sex trafficking. The bill introduces provisions that allow youth to waive their right to a transfer hearing and establishes criteria for detaining youth in adult facilities. It also mandates a hearing to assess the appropriateness of transferring a youth's case to district court and outlines the process for revoking consent adjustments if terms are not met.

Additionally, the bill specifies 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 allows probation services to extend a consent decree before a petition to revoke it is filed and ensures that a youth who successfully completes their supervision cannot be adjudicated again for the same offense. The legislation aims to streamline the youth court process, provide clearer guidelines for handling youth offenses, and enhance the legal framework surrounding youth offenders.

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: 41-5-206, 41-5-208, 41-5-1302, 41-5-1501, 41-5-1605