Legislative Authority to Determine Crimes for Trying Juveniles as Adults Amendment
Louisiana Ballot Measure -
Election: March 29, 2025 (General)
Outcome: Failed
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Criminal JusticeLegal
Summary
Repeals constitutional provision listing felonies for which juveniles can be tried as adult and authorizes the legislature to make those determinations via state law.
Measure Text
Do you support an amendment to provide the legislature the authority to determine which felony crimes, when committed by a person under the age of seventeen, may be transferred for criminal prosecution as an adult?
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