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Patrick Signs Law That Puts 17-Year Olds In Juvenile Court
Patrick Signs Law That Puts 17-Year Olds In Juvenile Court
Patrick Signs Law That Puts 17-Year Olds In Juvenile Court
Gov. Deval Patrick has signed into law a bill placing 17-year-olds accused of crimes under the jurisdiction of the state's juvenile courts.       Currently in Massachusetts, 17-year-olds are treated as adults, regardless of the circumstances or severity of the offense.  ...