A Missouri House committee is considering HB 2498, a bill that would make some changes to the state’s juvenile justice system. One proposed change would allow prosecutors to request a hearing for juveniles who commit certain violent crimes and allow judges to decide...
A state lawmaker from St. Louis believes the Juvenile Detention Assessment point system needs lots of attention when the Missouri Legislature returns. The issue has become a topic that’s garnered statewide attention after a teen in St. Louis was recently...
