马里兰州的辩论结束了针对青年的11项犯罪的自动成人起诉,目的是缩小差距和改善康复。 Maryland debates ending automatic adult prosecution for youth in 11 offenses, aiming to reduce disparities and improve rehabilitation.

马里兰州立法者正在辩论参议院第323号法案,即《青年指控改革法》,该法将终止对目前需要起诉的33项罪行中的11项罪行的成人自动起诉,给予法官对涉及14岁及14岁以上青年的案件的酌处权。 Maryland lawmakers are debating Senate Bill 323, the Youth Charging Reform Act, which would end automatic adult prosecution for 11 of 33 offenses currently requiring it, giving judges discretion in cases involving youth aged 14 and older. 该法案得到总检察长安东尼·布朗和代理青少年服务秘书贝茜·福克斯·托伦蒂诺的支持,旨在减少种族差距、降低累犯率和改善康复,因为大多数成年人被指控的青年后来被送回青少年拘留所。 The bill, supported by Attorney General Anthony Brown and Acting Juvenile Services Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino, aims to reduce racial disparities, lower recidivism, and improve rehabilitation, as most youth charged as adults are later returned to juvenile custody. 批评者,包括马里兰州律师公会和执法团体,警告这种变化会给资源造成压力,损害公共安全。 Critics, including the Maryland State’s Attorneys Association and law enforcement groups, warn the change could strain resources and compromise public safety. 该法案仍然有争议,因为立法者权衡改革与问责。 The bill remains contentious as lawmakers weigh reform against accountability.