HB 2356: juvenile court; jurisdiction; age |
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PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Bowers, LD 25 BILL STATUS: House Engrossed |
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 19 years old. (Sec 1)
2. Requires the court to order continued probation and treatment services until the juvenile adjudicated delinquent reaches 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 criminal offense after turning 18 years old. (Sec 3)
4. Defines juvenile.
5. 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 3: House Engrossed
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