How State Leaders Are Trying to Fix the Juvenile Car Theft Problem in Pinellas – The Tampa Bay Times

For the first time in years, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will convene a committee to reevaluate its Detention Risk Assessment Instrument. In addition, State Senator Jack Latvala (R-Clearwater) has proposed a bill that would extend the  21-day detention limit to 45 days for juveniles considered “prolific offenders.” Read more.