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AK HB351
Bill
Status
2/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
Ivy Spohnholz
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AI Summary
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Reorganizes juvenile justice terminology by replacing outdated terms like "juvenile detention home" and "juvenile work camp" with standardized definitions of "juvenile detention facility" and "juvenile treatment facility"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.
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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.
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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.
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Adds juvenile probation officers, detention facility staff, and treatment facility staff to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect.
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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