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AK SB99

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

Tom Begich

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Origin

Senate

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes "juvenile probation officer" definitions and roles under AS 47.12.270, with powers to arrest minors for probation violations or escape from placement.

  • 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.

  • Removes outdated terminology ("juvenile detention home," "juvenile work camp," "receiving home") and replaces with standardized terms: "juvenile detention facility" and "juvenile treatment facility."

  • Expands mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect to include juvenile probation officers, juvenile detention facility staff, and juvenile treatment facility staff.

  • 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

WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR

5/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/9/2021
Health & Social Services3/5/2021

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