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Juveniles Facing Criminal Sanctions: Three States That Changed the Rules

The use of adult criminal sanctions with juveniles by Minnesota, New Mexico, and Wisconsin are examined. Case studies show how these three states have approached juvenile justice reform, what the significance and primary goals of the reform are, and what are the impacts to the system due to the changes made. Wisconsin removed all 17-year olds from the original jurisdiction of the juvenile court. New Mexico eliminated judicial waiver and gave juvenile court judges the option of imposing juvenile or adult criminal sanctions on certain offenders. Minnesota gave juvenile court judges the option of imposing both a juvenile and an adult criminal sanction for designated juvenile offenders. Questions about deterrent effects, juveniles' misperceptions regarding criminal court adjudication, and the consequences of putting juveniles into the adult corrections system. Lessons learned from these reform efforts are also discussed. Accession Number: 015972

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