HB 969: Direct Filing of an Information
GENERAL BILL by Chambliss ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Alvarez, D. ; Tant
Direct Filing of an Information; Prohibits holding child transferred to adult court for criminal prosecution in adult facility before hearing; provides exception; removes provisions concerning involuntary mandatory waivers; removes provisions allowing discretionary waivers of children 14 or 15 years of age for specified offenses; removes references to state attorney's discretion to direct file juvenile; revises discretionary direct file criteria; requires court to advise child & his or her parent or guardian of child's right to hearing after information transferring child to adult court is filed; authorizes request for evidentiary hearing; requires hearing within certain time; requires judge to consider specified information & factors; authorizes judge to consider certain reports; provides for continued jurisdiction; requires adult court's order to include certain findings.
Last Action: 3/8/2024 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2023 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/5/2024 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |
| 1/9/2024 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 3/8/2024 | House |
• Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |
