Accused Teen Vandal in Las Vegas Spent Holidays in Jail
In December a 17-year-old was arrested for allegedly vandalizing pre-historic pictographs at Red Rock Canyon. He spent the holidays in custody and has his next court date this month. It's reported that the cleanup at Red Rock may cost more than $10,000.
Nevada juvenile law provides that children under 18 who are suspected of criminal behavior to be heard in juvenile court instead of criminal court for adults. However in some cases Nevada juvenile law allows for kids to be "certified" for criminal court and face charges as an adult. Children under 8 can't be formally arrested.
Nevada juvenile law mandates that most juvenile records be sealed upon the person turning 21. The exceptions are charges relating to rape, lewdness with a child, violent felonies, and battery with intent to commit rape. Clark County Juvenile Detention Center acts as the "jail" for youths in Las Vegas, but it also offers school and social services to help rehabilitate the kids.
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