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MN SF1441
Bill
Status
3/18/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Champion
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AI Summary
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Extends the initial continuance period in juvenile delinquency cases from 90 days to 180 days before a finding of delinquency must be entered.
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Allows a second continuance renewal period of up to 180 days (instead of 90 days) but requires prosecutor consent and court review.
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Permits prosecutors to appeal continuances ordered in violation of these provisions.
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Expands juvenile diversion program eligibility to include petty misdemeanor, juvenile petty, and juvenile traffic offenses in addition to felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor charges.
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Effective August 1, 2014, for offenses committed on or after that date.
Legislative Description
Juvenile delinquency case continuance without adjudication time period and renewals extension; juvenile diversion programs scope expansion
Last Action
Second reading
3/12/2014