@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialThe Texas Supreme Court is poised to make a landmark decision on whether juvenile cases must be resolved before a defendant's 18th birthday, with profound implications for the justice system.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialIn a pivotal court argument, Miss McLean asserts that "practicable to proceed" means completing juvenile cases despite unforeseen delays, challenging the very foundations of Texas juvenile justice.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialTexas justices are diving deep into legislative history, as three crucial clues could reshape the future of juvenile court cases.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialA Texas judge gives 17-year-old Kingston Walker a second chance with a structured intervention, but warns that one misstep could lead to a felony conviction.
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@citizenptnewstx.bsky.socialMidland County is on the brink of launching a groundbreaking Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program, but key differences in proposals could impact student placements and safety.
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