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Expanding Eligibility for Judges Presiding Over Youth Courts

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Previously, judges presiding over designated youth parts had specific eligibility criteria. This change expands those criteria to allow more individuals to qualify as judges in these specialized courts that handle cases involving young people. The affected parties include potential new judges and the youth who will appear before them. The exact effective date is not specified.

Published April 2, 2026
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Previously, judges presiding over designated youth parts had specific eligibility criteria. This change expands those criteria to allow more individuals to qualify as judges in these specialized courts that handle cases involving young people. The affected parties include potential new judges and the youth who will appear before them. The exact effective date is not specified.

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