Transfer to Adult Facilities
The Court of Appeals of Ohio, Eighth District, found that the trial court erred in failing to stay E.B.’s sentencing and failed to order the case be returned to juvenile court, where E.B. was transferred to adult court but ultimately pled guilty to offenses that would not have required mandatory transfer. Additionally, the Court of…
This memo from Fenton Communications Agency provides youth advocates with messaging strategies to respond to the D.C. Crimes Act and the Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act pending in Congress. The memo includes succinct responses to questions posed about public safety, youth crime, and transfer laws. The memo also provides suggested talking points on tone and relevant…
