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• Introduced by Rep. Sherry Appleton, (D-Poulsbo) (D) on January 16, 2009, removes burglary in the first degree and criminal history from juvenile jurisdiction of juvenile offenders. Gives prosecutors the ability to waive adult criminal jurisdiction and remove a proceeding back to juvenile court with certain considerations. Restricts the ability to transfer respondents under the age of fifteen to adult criminal prosecution. (See also Companion SB 5479).
  • Referred to the House Human Services Committee on January 16, 2009.