HB 1481

Bill Subjects

Children And Minors, Juvenile Delinquents Crimes And Offenses, Criminal Courts And Court Procedures Human Services, Regulation And Licensing Of Professionals

Abstract

Provides that juvenile law concerning delinquency does not apply to a child who: (1) is less than 10 years of age; or (2) is 10 or 11 years of age, unless the child is alleged to have committed a delinquent act that would be murder if committed by an adult. Provides that a child less than 12 years of age may be prosecuted for commission of certain delinquent acts only under specified circumstances. Requires the court in a delinquency proceeding regarding a child who: (1) is 10 or 11 years of age; and (2) is alleged to have committed an act that would be murder if committed by an adult; to order a competency evaluation of the child.