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NC H825
Bill
Status
4/10/2013
Primary Sponsor
Richard Glazier
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AI Summary
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Prohibits prosecution of any minor for prostitution offenses under North Carolina law.
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Requires law enforcement to take minors suspected of prostitution into temporary protective custody under juvenile laws rather than pursue criminal charges.
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Mandates law enforcement report allegations of human trafficking (G.S. 14-43.11) and sexual servitude (G.S. 14-43.13) involving minors to the Department of Social Services within 24 hours for child abuse investigation.
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Expands the definition of "abused juveniles" to include minors subjected to human trafficking, involuntary servitude, or sexual servitude.
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Effective date: October 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Minor Can't Be Prosecuted for Prostitution
Last Action
Ref To Com On Judiciary Subcommittee B
4/11/2013