HB 239: Criminal Prosecution of Juveniles
GENERAL BILL by Narain
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: 7/1/2016
Last Action: 10/19/2015 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 24
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 10/19/2015 House - Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 24
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2015 | House |
• Filed |
| 10/7/2015 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee |
| 10/19/2015 | House |
• Withdrawn from Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Justice Appropriations Subcommittee; Judiciary Committee • Withdrawn prior to introduction -HJ 24 |
