HB 543: Prosecution of Juveniles
GENERAL BILL by Powell
Prosecution of Juveniles; Revises age-based criteria & offenses for which discretionary direct file of an information against child may be made in adult court; prohibits filing of information on child otherwise eligible if it is child's first offense unless there are compelling reasons; requires such reasons to be stated in writing; provides criteria for a state attorney use to determine whether to file an information; requires state attorney to file written explanation when information is filed; provides criteria for consideration of child's request to adult court to return criminal case to juvenile justice system.
Effective Date: 7/1/2013
Last Action: 5/3/2013 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 5/3/2013 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/25/2013 | House |
• Filed |
| 2/6/2013 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee -HJ 61 |
| 3/5/2013 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 61 |
| 5/3/2013 | House |
• Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |
