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Maryland’s Juvenile Justice Rollercoaster | Annapolis News
Maryland’s juvenile justice system is caught in a cycle of reform and backlash, with each new law sparking fierce debate. After 2022’s sweeping changes aimed at reducing incarceration for young offenders, police and prosecutors pushed back, citing real-world cases like a 12-year-old with a loaded gun. Lawmakers even overrode a veto to shield juvenile records. By 2024, supporters acknowledged the need for tweaks, leading Governor Wes Moore to sign legislation extending probation for younger kids. This year’s Youth Charging Reform Act seeks to limit automatic adult court referrals, but again…
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