AN ACT ENHANCING INTERVENTIONAL SERVICE IN THE CASE OF REPEAT JUVENILE OFFENDERS.

HB 6388 requires juvenile justice systems to provide enhanced intervention services when a minor is repeatedly convicted of the *same* crime. It directly affects juvenile offenders with recurring offenses of identical charges, mandating stronger support programs instead of solely punitive measures. The bill's key provision mandates that courts and probation authorities implement targeted intervention plans upon a second or subsequent conviction for the same offense. This aims to address underlying causes early while ensuring accountability, as stated in the bill's purpose. The policy change shifts focus from repeated punishment toward structured intervention for repeat juvenile offenders.