To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.

This bill changes DC law so that teens as young as 14 can be tried as adults for certain crimes. Today, most minors go to family court. But DC already allows adult trials starting at 16 for crimes like murder, first‑degree sexual abuse, first‑degree burglary, robbery while armed, and assault with intent to commit those crimes. It can also move 15‑year‑olds to adult court for felonies in some cases. The bill lowers those ages to 14 for these situations. It updates DC’s code to reflect the new age thresholds.

These changes apply only to crimes committed on or after the day the bill becomes law.

• Who is affected: Minors in DC, especially ages 14–17, and their families.
• What changes: Adult prosecution can begin at age 14 for the listed serious crimes and certain felony transfers .
• When it starts: For offenses committed on or after the enactment date.