Section 15. Jurisdiction and authority in juvenile proceedings

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Jurisdiction and authority in juvenile proceedings

The jurisdiction and authority of the courts of this state in all proceedings and matters affecting juveniles shall be as provided by the legislature or the people by initiative or referendum.

Summary: Juveniles who are 15 years of age or older and who are accused of murder, rape, armed robbery, or are chronic offenders will be prosecuted as adults.

Election Date: November 5, 1996

Votes For Ratification: 844,922

Votes Against Ratification: 496,720

Percent for Ratification: 63%

Percent Against Ratification: 37%

Notes: Affected Article IV, Part 2 Section 22 and Article VI Section 15

Amendment Source: 1995 Initiative

Effective Date Source:

Jurisdiction and authority in juvenile proceedings

The superior court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction in all proceedings and matters affecting dependent, neglected, incorrigible or delinquent children, or children accused of crime, under the age of eighteen years. The judges shall hold examinations in chambers for all such children concerning whom proceedings are brought, in advance of any criminal prosecution of such children, and may, in their discretion, suspend criminal prosecution of such children. The powers of the judges to control such children shall be as provided by law.

Summary: Modernized the judicial system

Election Date: November 8, 1960

Votes For Ratification: 166,199

Votes Against Ratification: 86,508

Percent for Ratification: 66%

Percent Against Ratification: 34%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1960 Initiative

Effective Date Source: