Attorney General Peter Michael says the practical effect of the state Supreme Court order would be that juveniles could commit additional crimes without additional punishment.
Gov. Matt Mead is asking state lawmakers to budget $500,000 for a system that would allow officials to track information about juvenile offenders in the state.
A 17-year-old Laramie resident is facing charges of Aggravated Assault and Larceny, following an incident at a Laramie restaurant where it is said the juvenile was employed.