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  "path": "/briefs/mandatory-minimum-sentencing-juvenile-crime-bill-sent-to-missouri-governor/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-13T12:20:06.000Z",
  "site": "https://missouriindependent.com",
  "tags": [
    "Criminal Justice",
    "Legislature",
    "Brad Christ",
    "David Tyson Smith",
    "juvenile crime",
    "mandatory minimums"
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  "textContent": "The Missouri House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would change the classifications of and punishments for juvenile offenders and mandate more time served before any felon is eligible for parole. Sponsored by state Sen. Nick Schroer, a Republican from Defiance, the bill would classify older juveniles who commit crimes as adults and […]",
  "title": "Mandatory minimum sentencing, juvenile crime bill sent to Missouri governor"
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