On April 17, 2013 Rep. Marilyn Avila and advocates held a press conference on the Young Offenders Rehabilitation Act (H725). This legislation raises the age of juvenile jurisdiction from 16 to 18 years old for misdemeanors.
Participating in the press conference were:
Rep. Marilyn Avila, District 40, Wake
Craig DeRoche, Prison Fellowship Ministries
Amy Fischer, Volunteers for Youth Judge
Marcia Morey, Chief District Court Judge, District 14, Durham
Wendy Greene, JD, NC Prisoner Legal Services