James L. Goodwin, 81, of Belleville, was arrested Nov. 13, 2025, following an investigation into allegations of aggravated ...

Renee's Law faces an uphill battle in the Connecticut legislature, but it would ensure victims of crimes committed by minors receive justice.

Maryland’s juvenile justice commission recommended ending the state’s practice of automatically charging children as adults ...

Shelby County General Sessions Court declined help from the Tennessee Supreme Court, saying dockets are under control amid ...

At a gathering in Philadelphia, people released from prison after receiving juvenile life without parole sentences share ...

For the first time, South Carolina lawmakers are hearing from experts on how to address a rise in violence among children.

In the wake of recent threats of violence on North State school campuses, Tehama County’s top law officials are calling on California lawmakers for drastic reform in ...

The following letter was sent to Assemblyman James Gallagher, at the request of Tehama County Sheriff David Kain. It is being reprinted in its entirety.

Native children are also more likely to be returned to custody if they slip up, rather than being given an opportunity to ...

The deadline to apply was Oct. 24, and the next step for each candidate is the State Bar of Michigan Judicial Qualifications ...

An epidemic of juvenile violent crimes endures. Why? The law presumes juveniles are intellectually and psychologically too immature to appreciate the wrongfulness of their violent ways and deserve ...