HB 239 (2016) -  Criminal Prosecution of Juveniles

by Narain
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: July 1, 2016
Last Event: Withdrawn prior to introduction on Monday, October 19, 2015 9:36 AM

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Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Withdrawn prior to introduction Time: 10/19/2015 - 9:36 AM Member: Narain Committee: Version: __
Event: H Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee Time: 10/07/2015 - 4:38 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Judiciary Committee Time: 10/07/2015 - 4:38 PM Member: Committee: Judiciary Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee Time: 10/07/2015 - 4:38 PM Member: Committee: Justice Appropriations Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee Time: 10/07/2015 - 4:38 PM Member: Committee: Criminal Justice Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 09/24/2015 - 2:33 PM Member: Narain Committee: Version: __