Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2024

The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2024 reauthorizes federal funding for state juvenile justice programs and requires states to address racial disparities by collecting socioeconomic data on youth in the system. It limits secure detention for juveniles charged with non-criminal offenses (like truancy or running away) to a maximum of 7 days, mandating an end to such detention by 2028 except under strict Interstate Compact conditions. The bill also restricts holding juveniles in adult facilities to 180 days max, with court reviews every 30 days, and requires courts to consider factors like age, risk, and safety before allowing such placements.