Raising the age of juvenile delinquency to 13
Summary
A new law raising the age of juvenile delinquency from 10 to 13 takes effect August 1. Commissioners flagged a real gap: there's no placement for kids who commit serious acts, since foster placements and juvenile facilities may not take them.
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Implementation costs for county systems and placements are not yet quantified.
Young children who would otherwise enter the delinquency system.
Communities and the youths themselves if no placement or service options exist for serious cases.
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