HB 771: Direct Filing of an Information
GENERAL BILL by Bush ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Eskamani
Direct Filing of an Information; Prohibits child who has been transferred to adult court for criminal prosecution pursuant to direct file from being held in adult jail before hearing; removes references to state attorney's discretion; revises discretionary direct file criteria; requires court to advise child & his or her parent or guardian of child's right to certain due process evidentiary hearing; authorizes child or child's parent or guardian to request hearing; requires judge to conduct hearing within certain timeframe & consider specified information & factors; authorizes judge to consider certain reports; provides for continued jurisdiction; requires adult court to make certain findings; authorizes review.
Last Action: 4/30/2021 House - Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2021 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/18/2021 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee |
| 3/2/2021 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 4/30/2021 | House |
• Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee |
