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Archive Home > 2011 > May > 11 > Bill to keep minors out of jails is passed

Bill to keep minors out of jails is passed


May 11, 2011

SALEM — The Oregon Legislature has passed a bill requiring that juveniles charged with adult crimes be held in juvenile detention facilities while awaiting trial.

The (Salem) Statesman Journal reports the bill that passed Monday aims to keep teens away from adult jails where they would be at....

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