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ID S1003
Bill
Status
3/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires prosecutors to divert criminal charges for minors who committed offenses as a direct and immediate result of being human trafficking victims, excluding offenses listed in section 18-310(2).
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Places diverted minors in state-licensed residential facilities providing comprehensive rehabilitative programs including case management, mental health and chemical dependency services with specialized trauma recovery, education and employment training, and off-site specialized services.
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Limits diversion agreements to a maximum of 12 months and requires minors to express willingness to cooperate and receive specialized services, with court discretion to continue if the minor becomes unwilling.
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Allows any person charged with non-excluded offenses committed as a direct and immediate result of human trafficking victimization to assert an affirmative defense based on their victim status.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide for diversion for a minor victim of human trafficking, to provide certain conditions for diversion, and to provide an affirmative defense.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 257 Effective: 07/01/2019
3/28/2019