Rockland County Legislators have voted to support a state law that raises the age of criminal responsibility to 18. The law would put offenders accused of less serious crimes before Family Court instead of adult Criminal Court. At this time, New York and North Carolina are the only two states in the nation that mandate that all youths aged 16 and 17, charged with any offense, be prosecuted and sentenced in adult criminal court. (Source: Press Release)
Rockland Legislators Support Raising Age of Criminal Responsibility
March 20, 2017 By
