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HB 918 Juvenile records; release of identifying information of juvenile who is a fugitive from justice.

Introduced by: Robert B. Bell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Exception to confidentiality of juvenile records; fugitives and escapees.  Allows for the release of identifying information of a juvenile who is charged with or convicted of any misdemeanor or felony and is a fugitive from justice or an escapee. Currently, only juveniles charged with or convicted of certain serious offenses (e.g., murder, rape, robbery) may have identifying information released once they become a fugitive or escapee.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Exception to confidentiality of juvenile records; fugitives and escapees.  Allows for the release of identifying information of a juvenile who is a fugitive from justice or an escapee. Currently, only juveniles charged with or convicted of certain serious offenses (e.g., murder, rape, robbery) may have identifying information released once they become a fugitive or escapee.