Loading chat...

HI HB182

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mele Carroll

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits courts to refer child offenders to restorative justice programs as case disposition when the court deems it in the child's best interest and the child admits guilt
  • Clarifies and provides examples of what constitutes restorative justice programs
  • Aims to improve rehabilitation and reduce recidivism by keeping juvenile offenders connected to families and communities
  • Facilitates dialogue between offenders, victims, and their support groups to aid reintegration and provide victims closure
  • Engages parents, guardians, and supporters in a collaborative restorative justice process conducted in a safe, healthy environment

Legislative Description

Juveniles; Restorative Justice

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDL.

3/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor3/20/2013
Human Services3/7/2013
Judiciary1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

No bill text available