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S 3133119th CongressIn Committee

Violent Juvenile Offender Accountability Act of 2025

Introduced: Nov 6, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-Tennessee)
Standard Summary
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A Senate bill to amend federal law to allow certain violent juvenile offenders aged 16 or older to be tried as adults without requiring a transfer motion from the Attorney General.

Key Points

  • 1Amends 18 U.S.C. Section 5032 for juvenile transfer procedures
  • 2Applies to juveniles 16+ charged with serious violent crimes
  • 3Covers homicide, aggravated assault, motor vehicle theft, armed robbery, aggravated sexual abuse
  • 4Eliminates requirement for Attorney General transfer motion
  • 5Allows direct prosecution in federal district court
  • 6Referred to Judiciary Committee

Impact Areas

Federal criminal justice systemJuvenile offendersFederal prosecutorsCriminal lawYouth violence prevention
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