CS/CS/CS/HB 99 - Juvenile Justice Summary

• Law enforcement officers may issue a warning, inform parents/guardians of infractions, or issue a civil citation/diversion program requirement to juveniles who admit committing misdemeanors.

• Juveniles may receive no more than three civil citations for separate misdemeanor offenses; repeat misdemeanor offenders may participate in civil citation or diversion programs under certain circumstances.

• Civil citations require up to 50 community service hours and may include intervention services such as family counseling, urinalysis monitoring, and substance abuse or mental health treatment.

• Law enforcement must provide written documentation explaining why an arrest was made if civil citation or diversion program options are not exercised.

• Effective date: October 1, 2015.