Justice for Juveniles Act
HR 5047, the Justice for Juveniles Act, amends a federal law to allow juveniles under 22 years old to file lawsuits about prison conditions they experienced before turning 22. It exempts these cases from certain legal requirements under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, specifically removing the phrase "adjudicated delinquent for" and adding new protections for juvenile prisoners. The key change means young people who were incarcerated as minors can now pursue legal claims regarding conditions they faced during their juvenile detention or incarceration. This directly affects juvenile prisoners who experienced prison conditions prior to age 22, providing them a clearer path to seek redress.
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Introduction
Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 27, 2023
Last action Jul 27, 2023
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Jul 27, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jul 27, 2023
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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