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HB 461: Prosecution of Juveniles

GENERAL BILL by Powell

Prosecution of Juveniles; Revises age-based criteria & offenses for which discretionary direct file of 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 state attorney to determine whether to file information; requires state attorney to file written explanation when information is filed; provides criteria for consideration of child's request to return to juvenile justice system.

Effective Date: 7/1/2014
 Last Action: 5/2/2014 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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  • Bill History

  • HB 461, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 12/30/2013 at 3:17 PM