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AK SB99
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes "juvenile probation officer" definitions and roles under AS 47.12.270, with powers to arrest minors for probation violations or escape from placement.
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Creates "temporary secure juvenile holding area" as a separate detention option for minors pending court orders or transport to juvenile detention facilities, distinct from adult jails.
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Removes outdated terminology ("juvenile detention home," "juvenile work camp," "receiving home") and replaces with standardized terms: "juvenile detention facility" and "juvenile treatment facility."
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Expands mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect to include juvenile probation officers, juvenile detention facility staff, and juvenile treatment facility staff.
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Repeals administrative revocation of minors' driver's licenses for alcohol or drug violations and modifies school disciplinary proceedings to reference standard facility definitions.
Legislative Description
Juveniles: Justice,facilites,treatment
Minors
Last Action
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5/19/2021