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2005 SESSION

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HB 2670 Juveniles; representation may not be waived if charge is commitment to Dept. of Juvenile Justice.

Introduced by: Robert F. McDonnell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Juveniles; representation by attorney. Provides that juveniles may waive representation by an attorney where the charged offense would be a felony if committed by an adult only after the juvenile consults with an attorney and the court determines that his waiver is free and voluntary. In addition, the waiver must be in writing, and the court must find that the child and parent consent and that the waiver is consistent with the interests of the child.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Juveniles; representation by attorney.  Provides that juveniles may waive representation by an attorney where the charged offense would not be a felony if committed by an adult.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Juveniles; representation by attorney.  Provides that juveniles may not waive representation by an attorney where the charged offense could result in commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice.