Bill Summary

HB 239 Criminal Prosecution of Juveniles (2016 Session)
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Sponsors
by Narain
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Summary
Criminal Prosecution of Juveniles: Authorizes additional circumstances for discretionary direct filing of charges against certain juveniles; requires state attorney to consider specified criteria in determining whether to recommend to court that child be transferred for criminal prosecution as adult; requires state attorney to file written explanation if he or she decides to file information against child; authorizes child to request, in writing, certain hearing; requires court to retain jurisdiction of child if child or his or her counsel does not meet certain evidentiary burden of proof. Effective Date: July 1, 2016
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committees of reference
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Actions
09/24/15
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Filed
10/07/15
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Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee
10/07/15
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Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
10/19/15
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Withdrawn from Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee
10/19/15
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Withdrawn prior to introduction
10/27/15
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Bill to be Discussed During the Office of EDR's Criminal Justice Estimating Impact Conference, 10/28/15, 2:00 pm, 117 K (No Votes Will Be Taken)
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bill text & filed amendments
0239
Filed on 09/24/15
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Statute Citations
985.557
985.04
985.15
985.556
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