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| Sheriff backs expanding juvenile jurisdiction |
| By wickedlocal.com |
| Published: 04/03/2013 |
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Woburn, MA — Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian came out in support today of legislation that would expand the state’s juvenile justice system to include 17 year olds, bringing Massachusetts in line with 39 other states, according to his office. Koutoujian plans to testify in favor of the legislation at a committee meeting on Beacon Hill on Wednesday. "For me, this is about trying to ensure we give youth caught up in the justice system the best opportunity possible to turn their lives around and become productive members of society," Koutoujian said in a news release. "This change will lead to increased public safety and taxpayer savings." Read More. |
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