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Maryland Shoring Up State’s Juvenile Justice System

May 20th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson was pleased to be at Governor Moore’s recent bill signing where several pieces of legislation were finalized to shore up the state’s juvenile justice system. Ferguson said that lawmakers had heard from constituents, law enforcement, and attorneys that the system was not working effectively and more accountability from all areas is needed…

Ferguson said it was difficult legislation to draft since the subject matter is younger children and shaping their futures for a positive outcome…