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900 kids between age 10 and 12 are arrested in Colorado every year. Is that too young to be criminally prosecuted?

Bill currently in legislature would instead refer kids between 10 and 12 to team of service providers

Reps. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez and Ryan Armagost introduce a bill to the House Judiciary Committee at the Colorado Capitol building on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The House Judiciary committee heard a bill that would ban the arrest and criminal prosecution of kids ages 10-12 for any crimes other than homicide and instead handle criminal behavior among that age group outside of the juvenile court system. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Reps. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez and Ryan Armagost introduce a bill to the House Judiciary Committee at the Colorado Capitol building on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The House Judiciary committee heard a bill that would ban the arrest and criminal prosecution of kids ages 10-12 for any crimes other than homicide and instead handle criminal behavior among that age group outside of the juvenile court system. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 8: Elise Schmelzer - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
By | eschmelzer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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How young is too young for handcuffs, arrest and prosecution? Colorado lawmakers will decide whether to ban the criminal prosecution of kids ages 10 to 12.
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