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AR SB406

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Allows state to request extended juvenile jurisdiction designation for juveniles under 13 years old charged with capital murder or first-degree murder if state overcomes presumptions of lack of fitness and capacity under § 9-27-502

  • Establishes that juveniles 13 years old charged with capital murder or first-degree murder shall undergo evaluation under § 9-27-502, with burden on juvenile to prove lack of fitness and capacity

  • Authorizes extended juvenile jurisdiction designation for juveniles 14-15 years old charged with specified violent felonies including murder (all degrees), kidnapping, aggravated robbery, assault, rape, escape, weapons offenses, and gang recruitment

  • Permits extended juvenile jurisdiction for juveniles 16-17 years old charged with any felony when conduct would constitute a felony if committed by an adult

  • Allows juvenile's attorney to file motion requesting extended juvenile jurisdiction under the same conditions state could file

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Extended Juvenile Jurisdiction Designation Under The Arkansas Juvenile Code Of 1989.

Last Action

Notification that SB406 is now Act 692

4/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/5/2023
Judiciary3/29/2023
Judiciary3/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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