HB 2356: juvenile court; jurisdiction; age |
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PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Bowers, LD 25 BILL STATUS: Caucus & COW |
Relating to juvenile court jurisdiction.
Provisions
1.
Allows the juvenile
court to retain jurisdiction over a juvenile who is at least 17 years old and who has been adjudicated
delinquent, until the person reaches 21 19 years
old. (Sec 1)(JPS)
2.
requires the court to order continued probation and treatment services until the juvenile
adjudicated delinquent reaches 21 19 years old. (Sec 3)
3. Permits the court to terminate probation or treatment services after the person reaches 18 years old if:
a. probation or treatment is not required or in the best interest of the juvenile or the state; or
b. The juvenile commits a new criminal
offense after turning 18 years old. (Sec 3)
4.
Prohibits
detaining a juvenile adjudicated delinquent who is over 18 years old in a
juvenile detention center. Permits detention in an adult facility for a period
up to one year as a condition of probation. (Sec 2)(JPS)
5. defines juvenile. (jps)
6. Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec 2-5)
Current Law
A.R.S. § 8-202 states that the jurisdiction of the juvenile court is retained until a child becomes 18 years old.
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Fifty-third Legislature HB 2356
Second Regular Session Version 2: Caucus & COW
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