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HB 2283 Juvenile court; appointment of counsel, waiver.

Introduced by: Elizabeth R. Guzman | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Juvenile court; appointment of counsel; waiver. Prohibits any child age 15 and younger who is alleged to be in need of services, in need of supervision, or delinquent from waiving his right to an attorney. The bill also requires any child who is age 16 or older and is alleged to be in need of services, in need of supervision, or delinquent to consult with an attorney before such child may waive his right to an attorney. Additionally, a court must determine that such waiver is free and voluntary. Under current law, any child may waive his right to an attorney, and consultation with an attorney and a court determination of a free and voluntary waiver are required only when such child is charged with an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult.


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