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
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