What does Preamble of S 3133 do?

This bill, formally titled 'A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to update the juvenile transfer for criminal prosecution process, and for other purposes,' aims to update the juvenile transfer process for criminal prosecution.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3133 do?

This bill is formally titled Violent Juvenile Offender Accountability Act of 2025.

What does TRANSFER FOR CRIMINAL PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN JUVENILE of S 3133 do?

This section amends Section 5032 of Title 18, United States Code. It allows for the criminal prosecution of a juvenile in district court without a motion to transfer from the Attorney General. This exception applies to juveniles 16 years of age or older. The exception covers allegations of homicide (chapter 51). It also covers aggravated assault (section 111(b)). Theft of a motor vehicle (section 2119) is included. Robbery under section 1951, to which section 924(c) applies, is covered. Aggravated sexual abuse under section 2241, to which section 924(c) applies, is also included.

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Violent Juvenile Offender Accountability Act of 2025 — S. 3133

Last updated: 11/6/2025 · Introduced: 11/6/2025

Author: Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows for the direct criminal prosecution of juveniles 16 or older in district court for specific violent offenses, eliminating the need for a motion to transfer from the Attorney General.
Covered offenses include homicide, aggravated assault, motor vehicle theft, robbery with a firearm, and aggravated sexual abuse with a firearm.

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