Missouri's Tougher Criminal Justice Bill Advances
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Missouris criminal justice bill gains momentum, focusing on tougher handling of juvenile offenders and stricter sentencing. The bill allows prosecutors to certify kids as adults for severe felonies or repeated offenses, creates a juvenile criminal history database, and expands dangerous felonies to include more sex crimes and child exploitation. Critics worry it could harm kids by treating them like adults too soon, while supporters argue it stops repeat young offenders from hitting the streets too lightly. The bill also sets firm rules on parole and ends early release for top sex offenders and worst felons. Despite pushback, the bill continues to gain steam, sparking cost debates amid tight budgets and potential tax hikes.
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