The 84th Legislature saw a great deal of improved criminal justice legislation forwarded to the governor’s desk. Several major pieces of legislation offer Texans increased public safety and more efficient use of tax dollars in the criminal justice system.
Criminal Justice
Remembering the ‘why’ behind Raise the Age in North Carolina
At what age should juvenile offenders be tried and treated as adults in North Carolina? What constitutes a juvenile’s actions so irredeemable that they bypass the juvenile system and go straight into adult corrections? As times change and public safety evolves, it is important to reflect on the principles that guide our justice system. One...
April 3, 2024