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AZ HB2493

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Jermaine

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 8-303 regarding the detention and custody of juveniles.

  • 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.

  • Mandates that arresting officers also advise parents, guardians, or custodians of the juvenile's legal rights.

  • 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

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