SB 1205 – Modifies provisions relating to the certification of juveniles for trial as an adult

• Sponsor: Washington
• LR Number: 5806S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 3/29/2022 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Journal Page: S1461
• Effective Date: August 28, 2022

Current Bill Summary

SB 1205 - Under current law, a child between the ages of 12 and 18 years may be tried in a court of general jurisdiction and prosecuted under general law.

This act raises the age of certification of a child for trial as an adult to the age of 14.

This act is identical to HB 1745 (2022) and SB 446 (2021).

MARY GRACE PRINGLE

Amendments

No Amendments Found.