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AK HB351

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ivy Spohnholz

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Origin

House of Representatives

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Reorganizes juvenile justice terminology by replacing outdated terms like "juvenile detention home" and "juvenile work camp" with standardized definitions of "juvenile detention facility" and "juvenile treatment facility" throughout Alaska statutes.

  • Requires minors adjudicated delinquent at age 16 or older for crimes against persons or felonies to submit DNA samples for the state identification registration system.

  • Establishes that juvenile probation officers are employed by the Department of Health and Social Services and clarifies their arrest powers and duties related to probation violation enforcement.

  • Adds juvenile probation officers, detention facility staff, and treatment facility staff to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.

  • Repeals the requirement for administrative revocation of a minor's driver's license for alcohol or drug consumption/possession violations.

Legislative Description

Juveniles: Justice,facilites,treatment

Minors

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

4/12/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules4/12/2018
Health & Social Services2/16/2018

Full Bill Text

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