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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
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
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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