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AZ HB2493
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Jermaine
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 8-303 regarding the detention and custody of juveniles.
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Requires peace officers to immediately advise detained juveniles of their legal rights in language comprehensible to them and notify the juvenile's parents, guardian, or custodian within 90 minutes of custody.
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Mandates that arresting officers also advise parents, guardians, or custodians of the juvenile's legal rights.
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Requires notification of the public defender, guardian ad litem, or court-appointed special advocate if the juvenile is a ward of the state.
Legislative Description
Detained juveniles; advisements; notifications
Juvenile Offenders
Last Action
House read second time
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules2/2/2021
Judiciary2/1/2021
Full Bill Text
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