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HI SB1120

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Donna Kim

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the maximum age for commitment to youth correctional facilities from 19 to 18 years old
  • Removes language permitting the director to retain custody of persons 18 years or older in youth facilities, eliminating such incarceration
  • Requires persons whose commitment term extends beyond their 18th birthday to be placed on juvenile parole under the original family court order for the balance of their commitment, not to extend beyond age 20
  • Expands parole violation procedures for 18 and 19 year olds to allow placement in adult correctional facilities when alleged violations constitute crimes
  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Maximum Age for Commitment to a Youth Correctional Facility

Last Action

The committee on PSM deferred the measure.

2/14/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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