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Senate looks to put juvenile court reform on ballot

— The Louisiana Legislature could vote on a bill that would streamline the process for adding crimes that allow juvenile offenders to be transferred to adult court in Louisiana.

The measure could be decided by Louisiana voters on Nov. 15, 2025 after the Judiciary Committee reported the bill favorably on Thursday.

In Louisiana, minors under 18 are typically tried in juvenile courts, where the focus i…

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