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SB 248: Juvenile Sentencing [LPCC]

GENERAL BILL by Wilson

Juvenile Sentencing [LPCC]; Authorizes the court to sentence a juvenile using juvenile sanctions, adult sanctions, or a blend of both sanctions. Requires the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to file a written report with the sentencing court if the DJJ believes the child's sanction is inappropriate. Authorizes the court to place the child on probation. Requires the DJJ to notify the court no later than 30 days before it discharges a child from a sanction, etc.

Effective Date: 10/01/2008
Last Action: 5/2/2008 Senate - Died in Committee on Criminal Justice
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    9/14/2007 Senate • Filed
    11/28/2007 Senate • Referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations
    3/4/2008 Senate • Introduced, referred to Criminal Justice; Judiciary; Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations -SJ 00017
    5/2/2008 Senate • Died in Committee on Criminal Justice

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  • SB 248, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 11/9/2007 at 12:46 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    985.556 Waiver of juvenile court jurisdiction; hearing.
    985.565 Sentencing powers; procedures; alternatives for juveniles prosecuted as adults.

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