(WBFF) — Beginning November 1, changes to Maryland’s Juvenile Justice laws will be implemented.
Lawmakers expanded DJS jurisdiction for kids between the ages of 10 and 12 years old, required a child in need of supervision, or CINS petition to be filed when a juvenile in that age range is accused of stealing a vehicle, extended probation length, required notification when a juvenile already under DJS supervision commits another crime, and created an oversight panel to monitor the programs and progress within DJS.
“I think little by little over the next weeks and months, hopefully, I strongly believe that we will begin to see change,” Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates said…