SB 4 modifies the rules for when courts can send repeat juvenile offenders to the state Department of Corrections by requiring judges to choose the "least restrictive alternative" available while keeping the child's best interests in mind. The bill removes the previous authority that allowed courts to automatically commit habitual juvenile offenders to adult corrections facilities, instead requiring them to consider probation, community service, counseling, and other rehabilitation options first.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 494
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 461
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 506
Signed by the President S.J. 447
Senate Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 26, NAYS 9. S.J. 423
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 410
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 62, NAYS 7. H.J. 411
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2. H.J. 9
Judiciary Motion to amend H.J. 9
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 248
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 6. S.J. 201
Senate Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 18, NAYS 17. S.J. 200
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Judiciary Deferred to another day
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 14
Erin Tobin
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Taylor Rehfeldt
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended
Motion to amend
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended