Honorable Victoria Neave, Chair, House Committee on Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB487 by Wu (Relating to the age of a child at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over the child and to the minimum age of criminal responsibility.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend various codes as they relate to the lower age at which a juvenile is subject to juvenile justice system oversight. Under the provisions of the bill, with the exception of certain youth engaging in certain felony-level activity, individuals who are ages 10 or 11 would not be subject to juvenile justice system oversight.
This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources. The Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Office of Court Administration, Department of Public Safety, and Texas Department of Criminal Justice indicate the modifications outlined in the bill's provisions would not result in a significant fiscal impact.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
212 Office of Court Admin, 405 Department of Public Safety, 644 Juvenile Justice Department, 696 Department of Criminal Justice