This bill establishes the Task Force on the Status of Juvenile Delinquency and Remediation, which will consist of 23 members, including four legislative members (two from the Senate and two from the General Assembly), ten ex officio members from various state departments, six public members appointed by the Governor, and three public members with experience in processing juvenile offenders. The task force is tasked with examining the recent increase in juvenile delinquency cases, identifying potential legislative, executive, and judicial remedies, and assessing the coordination of services for juvenile offenders.
The task force is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including legislative proposals, to the Governor and the Legislature within 18 months of its initial organizational meeting. Appointments to the task force must be made within 90 days of the bill's effective date, and the task force will organize within 120 days. The task force will have administrative support from the Juvenile Justice Commission and will expire 30 days after submitting its report.