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2000 SESSION

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HB 567 Detention orders for juveniles.

Introduced by: Jerrauld C. Jones | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Detention orders. Requires a detention order to state the offense for which the juvenile is being detained and if practicable, other pending and previous charges. The bill changes from "unreasonable danger to the person or property of others" to "a clear and substantial threat to the person or property of others" one of the standards to be considered in determining whether the juvenile should be released. This bill is a recommendation of the Youth Commission.


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